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College Algebra

7th Edition

ISBN:9781305115545

Author:James Stewart, Lothar Redlin, Saleem Watson

Publisher:James Stewart, Lothar Redlin, Saleem Watson

Chapter2: Functions

Section2.4: Average Rate Of Change Of A Function

Problem 1E: If you travel 100 miles in two hours, then your average speed for the trip is Average...

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