To prove:
The equation of the secant line for the graph of
Answer to Problem 1TU
Solution:
The slope is
Explanation of Solution
Calculation:
Given,
The slope of the secant line is the same as the average rate of change of
Thus,
When
We can use these values to find the equation of the secant line
Add
Thus, the equation of the secant line is
Hence, proved.
Final statement:
Therefore, the slope is
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