Question

Find the rate of change of the function f(x)=2^x + 7 over the interval [1,4]. Round to the nearest tenth

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

$rate ~of~change=\frac{f(4)-f(1)}{4-1} \\f(4)=2^4+7=23\\f(1)=2^1+7=9\\rate ~of~change=\frac{23-9}{3} \\=\frac{14}{3} \\\approx 4.7$