Consider the function f(x) = x² - x + 1. Find the average rate of change of f(x) between the values x = 3 and x = 5. Find the instantaneous rate of change of f(x) at x = 3. Using your answer to part (b), find the equation of the tangent line at the point (3,7).
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Step 1: To find the average rate of change of f(x) between x = 3 and x = 5, we use the formula: Average rate of change = (f(5) - f(3)) / (5 - 3) Show more…
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