The figure shows the rate fx in thousands of algae per hour

The figure shows the rate, f(x), in thousands of algae per hour, at which a population of algae is growing, where x is in hours.

(a) Estimate the average value of the rate over the interval x=-1 to x=2. average value = ________?(thousands of algae/hr)

(b) Estimate the total change in the population over the interval x=-3 to x=3. total change = ____? (thousands of algae).

Solution

I already did this one for you, Kyle. a) -2/3 b) 2.5