Given the function f(x)= X x-2’ a. Determine the average rate of change on the interval -4≤x≤-1. b. Is it possible to determine the instantaneous rate of change at x = 2? Explain why or why not.

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Given the function f(x)
X
x-2
b.
a. Determine the average rate of change on the interval -4≤x≤-1.
Is it possible to determine the instantaneous rate of change at x = 2?
Explain why or why not.
=
2
Transcribed Image Text:Given the function f(x) X x-2 b. a. Determine the average rate of change on the interval -4≤x≤-1. Is it possible to determine the instantaneous rate of change at x = 2? Explain why or why not. = 2
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