The graph of f(x)=2^x+1 passes through the points (-1 , 1) and (3 , 16). Rebecca wants to find the average rate of change from x = -1 to x = 3. Here is her work:

3− ( −1) / 16−1 = 4/15
a. Explain Rebecca's error. (2 points)

b. Find the correct average rate of change. (2 points)

Please check the explanation.

Step-by-step explanation:

Rebecca's ERROR

Rebecca wrongly used the formula to calculate the average rate of change from x = -1 to x = 3.

She should have used the correct formula to calculate the average rate of change from x = -1 to x = 3 which is:

Average rate = [f(3) - f(-1)] / [3 - (-1)]

But, she reversed the formula.

The correct solution

Considering the graph

Rebecca wants to find the average rate of change from x = -1 to x = 3.

so

at x₁ = -1

at x₂ = 3

Using the formula, we can determine the average rate of change from x = -1 to x = 3

Average rate = [f(3) - f(-1)] / [ x₂ - x₁]

Therefore, the average rate of change from x = -1 to x = 3 will be:

Average rate = 15/8

the correct functions are

h(x) = 3x + 2  

g(x) = 2^x

step-by-step explanation:

i proceed to calculate the different values ​​of k (x)

case 1)  k(x) = g(x) ∘ h(x)

g(x) ∘ h(x)=g(h(x))

k(x) = [2]^[3x + > is the option  4. k(x) = 2^(3x + 2 )

case 2)  k(x) = g(x) + h(x)

k(x) = [2^x]+[3x + 2]=2^x+3x+> is the option  1.) k(x) = 2^x + 3x + 2

case 3)k(x) = h(x) ÷ g(x)

k(x) =  [3x + 2]/[2^x]=3x/(2^x)+2/(2^x)=3x*(2^-x)+2^(1-x)

is the option  3.)   k(x) = (3x)2^(-x) + 2^(-x + 1 )

case 4)k(x) = g(x) - h(x)

k(x) =  [2^x]-[3x + 2]=2^x-3x-> is the option  2.) k(x) = 2^x - 3x - 2 

case 5)  k(x) = g(x) × h(x)

k(x) = [2^x]*[3x + > is the option  5.) k(x) = 2^x(3x + 2)

case 6)k(x) = h(x) ∘ g(x)

h(x) ∘ g(x)=h(g(x))

k(x)=3*[2^x]+> is the option  6. k(x) = 3(2^x) +2