Let ​h(x)=x^2−8x.   ​(a) Find the average rate of change from 4 to 7. ​(b) Find an equation of the secant line containing (4, h(4)) and (7,h(7) is ?

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Let
​h(x)=x^2−8x.
 
​(a) Find the average rate of change from
4 to 7.
​(b) Find an equation of the secant line containing
(4, h(4)) and (7,h(7) is ?
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