Problem 4: Given the function /(x) = 4x -x+1. (a) Find the average rate of change of f(x) with respect to x over the interval 0 (b) Find the instantaneous rate of change of f(x) at x-- and compare with the average rate found in (a).

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Problem 4: Given the function f(x) = 4x - x +1.
(a) Find the average rate of change of f(x) with respect to x over the interval |-10).
(b) Find the instantaneous rate of change ofr(x) at x= - and compare with the average rate found in (a).
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