Average Rate of Change (VCE SSCE Mathematical Methods): Flashcards

total distance ÷ total time

gradient of secant line between two points

A line passing through two points on a curve

A line segment joining two points on a curve

$\frac{f(b) - f(a)}{b - a}$

gradient of secant line through $(a, f(a))$ and $(b, f(b))$

change in $y$ values

change in $x$ values

change in output ÷ change in input

function is decreasing