URGENT PLEASE HELP IM BEGGING YOU In this activity, you will find and interpret the average rate of change of a polynomial function.

Part A

The polynomial function y = -0.00584 +0.05x3 -0.086x2 - 0.04x + 2.52 represents the fluctuating gas price in dollars per

gallon) in a city over the course of 6 years. Calculate the average rate of change from year 0 to year 2, and then calculate

the average rate of change from year 3 to year 6.

The average hourly earnings for a construction worker is projected to be $24.50 in 2012. jason wants to join the construction work force after he graduates in 2012. his friend tells him that average hourly earnings for construction workers will rise by 2% from 2009 to 2012. based on the data below, assuming that the projected hourly earnings are correct, is jason’s friend’s statement accurate? construction industry - average hourly earnings, 2000-2009 a. his friend’s statement is accurate. the average hourly earnings will increase by 2%. b. his friend’s statement is not accurate. the percent increase will be more than 2% c. his friend’s statement is not accurate. the percent increase will be less than 2% d. his friend’s statement is not accurate. the average hourly earnings will decrease