Average Rate of Change

Definition

The average rate of change calculates how much one variable changes in relation to another variable over an interval. It measures the slope or steepness between two points on a graph.

Related terms

Instantaneous Rate of Change:

Instantaneous rate of change refers to how fast something is changing at any given moment or specific point. It is represented by finding the derivative.

Delta Notation (∆): Delta notation (∆) indicates a difference or change in value between two variables. In terms of average rate of change, it represents the change in y divided by the change in x over an interval.

Linear Function:

A linear function is a mathematical equation that represents a straight line. It has a constant rate of change, meaning the average rate of change remains the same throughout.