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Let $f(x)=\frac{1}{x} .$ Find the number $b$ such that the average rate of change of $f$ on the interval $(2, b)$ is $-\frac{1}{10}$
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In this case, $f(x) = \frac{1}{x}$, $a = 2$, and the average rate of change is given as $-\frac{1}{10}$. Show more…
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