Average rate of change from a table

Use the interval’s endpoint columns, including unequal input spacing.

  • Subtract the endpoint outputs and divide by the difference between the endpoint inputs.
  • A negative result means the endpoint output has decreased.
  • Do not divide by the number of table columns.

Example 1

Use the input difference

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Example 2

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