Question 1(Multiple Choice Worth 6 points)(07.06)For the graphed function f(x) = −(3)x − 1 + 3, calculate the average rate of change from x = 1 to x = 3.graph of f of x equals negative 1 times 3 to the x minus 1 power, plus 3. −4 −2 2 4

The rate of the change for the function between points x=1 and x=3 will be given by:
[f(3)-f(1)]/(3-1)
f(3)=-6
f(1)=2

thus the rate of change will be:
(-6-2)/(3-1)
=-8/2
=-4
Answer: -4