Question

determine the rate of change of the linear function given the table below. (1 point)
x: -3, -2, -1, 0, 1
y:-10, -7, -4, -1,2

Answer 1

To find the rate of change, we need to calculate the difference in y-values for consecutive x-values:

(Change in y) / (Change in x)

For the points (-3, -10) and (-2, -7):
Change in y = -7 - (-10) = 3
Change in x = -2 - (-3) = 1

Rate of change = 3 / 1 = 3

Therefore, the rate of change for this linear function is 3.