The average rate of change is computed from
... (change in function value)/(change in x)
... = (f(3) - f(-1))/(3 - (-1))
... = (13 - 5)/(4) = 8/4 = 2
The average rate of change between the given points is 2.
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The attached graph shows a line with slope 2 passing through the two points.
