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Consider the function f(x) = 10x − x2 and the point P(3, 21) on the graph of f. Find the slope of the secant line passing through P(3, 21) and Q(x, f(x)) for x = 1. Round your answer to one decimal place. 7.5 6.0 4.0 5.5 4.0

Consider the function f(x) = 10x − x2 and the point P(3, 21) on the graph of f. Find the slope of the secant line passing through P(3, 21) and Q(x, f(x)) for x = 1. Round your answer to one decimal place. 7.5 6.0 4.0 5.5 4.0

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Consider the function f ( x ) = 10 x − x 2 and the point P ( 3 , 21 ) on the graph of f . Find the slope of the secant line passing through P ( 3 , 21 ) and Q ( x , f ( x ) ) for x = 1 . Round your answer to one decimal place. 7.5 6.0 4.0 5.5 4.0

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