h(x) = 2x^2-7x
the average rate of change is just the slope of the line from (1,h(1)) to (5,h(5)). That is,
(h(5)-h(1))/(5-1)
Find the average rate of change of h (x)=2x squared-7x from x=1 to x=5. Simpifily your answer as much as possible.
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The answer has to be a simplified whole number
So go ahead and simplify the expression that Steve gave you.