QUESTION $47*1$ POINT

For the function $f(x)$ below, compute the average rate of change over successively smaller intervals to estimate the instantaneous rate of change at $x=1.$

$f(x)=-x^2-3x-1$

Select the correct answer below:

$-8$

$-7$

$-6$

$-5$

$-4$

$-3$

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