The function y=f(x) is graphed below. What is the average rate of change of the function f(x) on the interval -8 ≤ x ≤ -1?

The average rate of change of the function is: 0

Step-by-step explanation:

The function y = f(x) is graphed below.

From the graph it is clear that:

at x = -8, the value of f(-8) = -10

at x = -1, the value of f(-1) = -10

We have to determine the average rate of change of the function f(x) on the interval -8 ≤ x ≤ -1.

so

at x₁ = -8, f(x₁) = f(-8) = -10

at x₂ = -1, f(x₂) = f(-1) = -10

Using the formula to determine the average rate of change of the function f(x) on the interval -8 ≤ x ≤ -1.

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

                      = [f(-1) - f(-8) ] / [-1-(-8)]

                      = [-10 - (-10)] / [-1+8]

                      = [-10 + 10] / 7

                      = 0 / 7

                      = 0

Therefore, the average rate of change of the function is: 0

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