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Question 28634: Nonzero-Denominator Eligibility for an Average Rate

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  1. Original question and givens
  2. Definition and scope
  3. Step-by-step derivation
  4. Reverse checks
  5. Result
  6. This question review and source binding

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R0056-28634 · q-20261005-advance-20261006-r03-rate-of-change-0034

Original question and givens

The proposed permitted endpoint inputs are x0=-8 and x1=0. Is their difference a valid nonzero denominator for an average rate of change?

  • G001 — The proposed permitted endpoint inputs are x0=-8 and x1=0. Is their difference a valid nonzero denominator for an average rate of change?

Definition and scope

Use the original question domain, assumptions and cited MKO definitions. This item has second-context mathematical and bilingual review, with the model, answer and every arithmetic step independently recomputed from the original parameters; the source question remains a candidate.

Step-by-step derivation

S001 · implies

Before

source roles = [qf-rate-denominator-validity, denominator_validity]

After

derived = [distinct_endpoint_eligibility]

Conditions: none

Use the declared scalar/set/Yes-No/fraction answer role;integer fractions retain/1.Do not add an undeclared domain or change original bilingual data,formulas or questions.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: R56_source_answer_role_and_EXACT_family_interface · Uses: G001

S002 · calculation

Before

Rate ORIGINAL x1 minus x0 := sub(0, -8)

After

Rate ORIGINAL x1 minus x0 = 8

Conditions: none

Perform exact rational arithmetic on the ORIGINAL roles.SAFE bounds raw inputs only;derived integers are unbounded and never approximated by floats.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: exact_rational_arithmetic · Uses: G001, S001

S003 · implies

Before

source roles = [-8, 0, 8]

After

derived = [Yes, Yes]

Conditions: none

The average rate requires x1-x0 nonzero.Equal endpoints are a legal No eligibility case;do not compute0/0 or repair the endpoints.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: Rate_equal_endpoints_legal_eligibility_NO_division · Uses: G001, S002

Reverse checks

  • S003 · premise_and_result_audit — Reverse-check EACH original datum and premise,retaining indices,signs and strict/non-strict boundaries.A correct final answer cannot replace the derivation obligations.This is candidate teaching/exact checking,not formal proof or publication clearance.
  • S002 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute Rate ORIGINAL x1 minus x0 with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S001 · premise_and_result_audit — Reverse-check EACH original datum and premise,retaining indices,signs and strict/non-strict boundaries.A correct final answer cannot replace the derivation obligations.This is candidate teaching/exact checking,not formal proof or publication clearance.

Result

Yes

The full substitutions and premise checks give the original answer; source identity,format and status are unchanged.

This question review and source binding

Review date: 2026-10-26

Original questions, answers, step expressions, numeric ASTs and historical records are retained. Source candidate labels remain historical and are not overwritten as formal proof.

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  • Lean: NOT_RUN · human review: NOT_PERFORMED
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