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Question 28685: Average Rate of a Vertex-Form Quadratic

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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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R0056-28685 · q-20261005-advance-20261006-r03-rate-of-change-0085

Original question and givens

On the full real domain, let q:R→R be q(x)=(-10)(x−(-3))²+(-3), with a≠0. For distinct inputs 7 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, let q:R→R be q(x)=(-10)(x−(-3))²+(-3), with a≠0. For distinct inputs 7 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-quadratic-average, quadratic_average]

After

derived = [exact_quadratic_endpoint_average_not_derivative]

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, 7)

After

Rate ORIGINAL x1 minus x0 = -11

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 quadratic ORIGINAL displacement0 := sub(7, -3)

After

Rate quadratic ORIGINAL displacement0 = 10

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 quadratic ORIGINAL square0 := mul(10, 10)

After

Rate quadratic ORIGINAL square0 = 100

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 quadratic ORIGINAL a times square0 := mul(-10, 100)

After

Rate quadratic ORIGINAL a times square0 = -1000

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 quadratic ORIGINAL endpoint0 plus k := sum(-1000, -3)

After

Rate quadratic ORIGINAL endpoint0 plus k = -1003

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 · calculation

Before

Rate quadratic ORIGINAL displacement1 := sub(-4, -3)

After

Rate quadratic ORIGINAL displacement1 = -1

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, S006

S008 · calculation

Before

Rate quadratic ORIGINAL square1 := mul(-1, -1)

After

Rate quadratic ORIGINAL square1 = 1

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 quadratic ORIGINAL a times square1 := mul(-10, 1)

After

Rate quadratic ORIGINAL a times square1 = -10

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 · calculation

Before

Rate quadratic ORIGINAL endpoint1 plus k := sum(-10, -3)

After

Rate quadratic ORIGINAL endpoint1 plus k = -13

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, S009

S011 · implies

Before

source roles = [-10, -3, -3, 7, -4]

After

derived = [[-1003, -13], dy=a*(x1-x0)*(x1+x0-2h)]

Conditions: none

Use the WHOLE vertex-form quadratic.The k terms cancel and the square difference factors as(x1-x0)(x1+x0-2h).Symmetric endpoints can give dy=0 although a is nonzero;the function need not be constant.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: Rate_WHOLE_quadratic_difference_of_squares · Uses: G001, S010

S012 · calculation

Before

Rate ORIGINAL y1 minus y0 := sub(-13, -1003)

After

Rate ORIGINAL y1 minus y0 = 990

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, S011

S013 · calculation

Before

Rate ORIGINAL dy over dx := div(990, -11)

After

Rate ORIGINAL dy over dx = -90

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, S012

S014 · implies

Before

source roles = [7, -4, -1003, -13, -11, 990]

After

derived = [-90/1]

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, S013

Reverse checks

  • S014 · 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.
  • S013 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute Rate ORIGINAL dy over dx with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S012 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute Rate ORIGINAL y1 minus y0 with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S011 · 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.
  • S010 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute Rate quadratic ORIGINAL endpoint1 plus k with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S009 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute Rate quadratic ORIGINAL a times square1 with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S008 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute Rate quadratic ORIGINAL square1 with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S007 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute Rate quadratic ORIGINAL displacement1 with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S006 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute Rate quadratic ORIGINAL endpoint0 plus k with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S005 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute Rate quadratic ORIGINAL a times square0 with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S004 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute Rate quadratic ORIGINAL square0 with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S003 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute Rate quadratic ORIGINAL displacement0 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

-90/1

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

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