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(a)
To calculate: The function that represents the situation for the position function
(b)
To graph: The position function
(c)
To calculate: The average rate of change of the function from
(d)
The slope of the secant line, if the given position function is
(e)
To calculate: The equation of the secant line from
(f)
To graph: The equation of the secant line
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