The function y=f(x) is graphed below. What is the average rate of change of the function f(x) on the interval −6≤x≤6

The required average rate of change is given by:
[tex]\frac{f(6)-f(-6)}{6-(-6)}=\frac{-2-10}{6+6}=\frac{-12}{12}=-1[/tex]Therefore, the required average rate of change is -1