how to find average rate of change

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how do you find the average rate of change for 

f(x) = x^2-x-2; [0,3]

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Explanation & Answer

The AVERAGE rate of change is  f(3) - f(0) / 3 - 0

f(3) = 3^2 - 3 - 2 = 9 - 3 - 2 = 4

f(0) = 0^2 - 0 - 2 = - 2

Therefore,

4 - (-2) / 3 - 0 = 6 / 3 = 2


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