A function is given. fx) = 4x - 7; x= 2, x = 3 (a) Determine the net change between the given values of the variable. (b) Determine the average rate of change between the given values of the variable.

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### Understanding Function Changes

A function is given:

\[ f(x) = 4x - 7 \]

Two values are provided for the variable \( x \):

\[ x = 2 \]
\[ x = 3 \]

#### Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. **Determine the Net Change (a):**
    Calculate the difference in the function's value between the two given \( x \)-values.

    \[
    \Delta f = f(x_2) - f(x_1)
    \]

    Where:
    - \( x_1 = 2 \)
    - \( x_2 = 3 \)

    Using these values, find \( f(2) \) and \( f(3) \).

    Input your result in the provided box.

    \[
    \boxed{}
    \]

2. **Determine the Average Rate of Change (b):**
    Calculate the average rate of change of the function between the given \( x \)-values. This is akin to finding the slope of the line that connects the points \((2, f(2))\) and \((3, f(3))\).

    The formula is:

    \[
    \text{Average Rate of Change} = \frac{f(x_2) - f(x_1)}{x_2 - x_1}
    \]

    Again, using the values \( x_1 = 2 \) and \( x_2 = 3 \), calculate the result.

    Input your result in the provided box.

    \[
    \boxed{}
    \]

**Example Calculation Steps:**

1. **Find \( f(2) \) and \( f(3) \)**:
   \[
   f(2) = 4(2) - 7 = 8 - 7 = 1
   \]
   \[
   f(3) = 4(3) - 7 = 12 - 7 = 5
   \]

2. **Calculate the Net Change**:
   \[
   \Delta f = f(3) - f(2) = 5 - 1 = 4
   \]

3. **Calculate the Average Rate of Change**:
   \[
   \text{Average Rate of Change} = \frac{\Delta f}{x_2 - x_1} = \frac{4}{3
Transcribed Image Text:### Understanding Function Changes A function is given: \[ f(x) = 4x - 7 \] Two values are provided for the variable \( x \): \[ x = 2 \] \[ x = 3 \] #### Step-by-Step Instructions: 1. **Determine the Net Change (a):** Calculate the difference in the function's value between the two given \( x \)-values. \[ \Delta f = f(x_2) - f(x_1) \] Where: - \( x_1 = 2 \) - \( x_2 = 3 \) Using these values, find \( f(2) \) and \( f(3) \). Input your result in the provided box. \[ \boxed{} \] 2. **Determine the Average Rate of Change (b):** Calculate the average rate of change of the function between the given \( x \)-values. This is akin to finding the slope of the line that connects the points \((2, f(2))\) and \((3, f(3))\). The formula is: \[ \text{Average Rate of Change} = \frac{f(x_2) - f(x_1)}{x_2 - x_1} \] Again, using the values \( x_1 = 2 \) and \( x_2 = 3 \), calculate the result. Input your result in the provided box. \[ \boxed{} \] **Example Calculation Steps:** 1. **Find \( f(2) \) and \( f(3) \)**: \[ f(2) = 4(2) - 7 = 8 - 7 = 1 \] \[ f(3) = 4(3) - 7 = 12 - 7 = 5 \] 2. **Calculate the Net Change**: \[ \Delta f = f(3) - f(2) = 5 - 1 = 4 \] 3. **Calculate the Average Rate of Change**: \[ \text{Average Rate of Change} = \frac{\Delta f}{x_2 - x_1} = \frac{4}{3
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