To determine the "rate" of a graph, we typically refer to the slope of a line, which is calculated as the change in the y-values divided by the change in the x-values (often represented as \( \text{slope} = \frac{\Delta y}{\Delta x} \)).
However, you mentioned that the x-values range from 0 to -6. This implies that the x-values are decreasing, which suggests you are likely interested in a linear graph or the behavior of a function in that range.
If you have specific y-values associated with those x-values, you could determine the slope by substituting those values into the slope formula.
For example, if you know the y-values corresponding to x = 0 and x = -6, you could calculate:
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Identify the y-values:
- Let's say at x = 0, \( y_1 \) is 3.
- At x = -6, \( y_2 \) is 1.
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Determine the change in y-values (\( \Delta y \)): \[ \Delta y = y_2 - y_1 = 1 - 3 = -2 \]
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Determine the change in x-values (\( \Delta x \)): \[ \Delta x = -6 - 0 = -6 \]
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Calculate the slope: \[ \text{slope} = \frac{\Delta y}{\Delta x} = \frac{-2}{-6} = \frac{1}{3} \]
If you provide the specific y-values or more context about the graph you have in mind, I can assist you further with the calculations or analysis.