Question

the x values are o to negative 6 what is the rate of the graph

Answer 1

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:

1. Identify the y-values:
- Let's say at x = 0, \( y_1 \) is 3.
- At x = -6, \( y_2 \) is 1.

2. Determine the change in y-values (\( \Delta y \)):
\[
\Delta y = y_2 - y_1 = 1 - 3 = -2
\]

3. Determine the change in x-values (\( \Delta x \)):
\[
\Delta x = -6 - 0 = -6
\]

4. 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.