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Question 28604: Average Rate of a Real Affine Function

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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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R0056-28604 · q-20261005-advance-20261006-r03-rate-of-change-0054

Original question and givens

On the full real domain, f(x)=(-9)x+(2). For distinct inputs 0 and -4, find the average rate of change. Give a reduced fraction with positive denominator, retaining /1 for integers.

  • G001 — On the full real domain, f(x)=(-9)x+(2). For distinct inputs 0 and -4, find the average rate of change. Give a reduced fraction with positive denominator, retaining /1 for integers.

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-affine-average, affine_average]

After

derived = [exact_average_rate_fraction]

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(-4, 0)

After

Rate ORIGINAL x1 minus x0 = -4

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 · calculation

Before

Rate affine ORIGINAL m times x0 := mul(-9, 0)

After

Rate affine ORIGINAL m times x0 = 0

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, S002

S004 · calculation

Before

Rate affine ORIGINAL endpoint0 plus b := sum(0, 2)

After

Rate affine ORIGINAL endpoint0 plus b = 2

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, S003

S005 · calculation

Before

Rate affine ORIGINAL m times x1 := mul(-9, -4)

After

Rate affine ORIGINAL m times x1 = 36

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, S004

S006 · calculation

Before

Rate affine ORIGINAL endpoint1 plus b := sum(36, 2)

After

Rate affine ORIGINAL endpoint1 plus b = 38

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, S005

S007 · implies

Before

source roles = [-9, 2, 0, -4]

After

derived = [[2, 38], -9]

Conditions: none

Substitute both endpoints in the WHOLE law f(x)=mx+b.The intercept cancels,so dy=m*dx;m=0 is allowed.This is an endpoint secant computation,not a substituted derivative.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: Rate_WHOLE_affine_endpoint_subtraction · Uses: G001, S006

S008 · calculation

Before

Rate ORIGINAL y1 minus y0 := sub(38, 2)

After

Rate ORIGINAL y1 minus y0 = 36

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, S007

S009 · calculation

Before

Rate ORIGINAL dy over dx := div(36, -4)

After

Rate ORIGINAL dy over dx = -9

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, S008

S010 · implies

Before

source roles = [0, -4, 2, 38, -4, 36]

After

derived = [-9/1]

Conditions: none

Keep the SAME endpoint orientation:(y1-y0)/(x1-x0).Both differences may reverse together,not just one.The result may be negative or0;normalize a positive denominator and retain/1.This finite endpoint rate is not a general derivative certificate.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: Rate_oriented_quotient_reverse_BOTH_differences · Uses: G001, S009

Reverse checks

  • S010 · 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.
  • S009 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute Rate ORIGINAL dy over dx with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S008 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute Rate ORIGINAL y1 minus y0 with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S007 · 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.
  • S006 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute Rate affine ORIGINAL endpoint1 plus b with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S005 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute Rate affine ORIGINAL m times x1 with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S004 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute Rate affine ORIGINAL endpoint0 plus b with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S003 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute Rate affine ORIGINAL m times x0 with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • 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

-9/1

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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