Which value represents the rate of change of f(x)=x^3+x+1 from x=1 to x=3?

Compare the subtraction problems 6/8 - 5/8 = 1/8 and 6/9 - 7/9 = 1/9 why is the answer to the first problem positive and the answer to the second problem negative

In angle pqr find the measure of

Diane’s bank is offering 5% interest, compounded monthly. if diane invests $10,500 and wants $20,000 when she withdrawals, how long should she keep her money in for? round to the nearest tenth of a year.