Determine the rate of change in the following description. In Ms. Katy’s math class, a homework assignment is worth 100 points. If students turn the homework in late, there will be a deduction of 5 points per day. (1 point)

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m=−5
m equals negative 5

m=5
m equals 5

m=100
m equals 100

m=−100
thank you

Answer 1

The rate of change in the description given is the amount of points deducted per day for late homework. Since the deduction is 5 points for each day the homework is late, the rate of change can be represented as:

\( m = -5 \)

So, the correct response is:

m = -5

This indicates a decrease in the total points possible for each day the homework is turned in late.