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The x-axis ranges from 0 to 6 in one-unit increments. The vertical axis represents f of x ranging from 0 to 6 in one-unit increments. A line passes through the coordinates left parenthesis 0 comma 0 right parenthesis, left parenthesis 1 comma 4 right parenthesis, left parenthesis 2 comma 4 right parenthesis, left parenthesis 3 comma 0 right parenthesis, left parenthesis 4 comma 4 right parenthesis, and left parenthesis 5 comma 4 right parenthesis.

Describe the behavior of the function by determining over which interval the function has a negative average rate of change. Consider only intervals with consecutive endpoints shown on the graph.

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The average rate of change is negative over the interval [
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The average rate of change is negative over the interval [2, 3].

Explanation: f(2)=4 and f(3)=0, so the change (0−4)/(3−2) = −4 is negative.