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Question

A line is plotted on a coordinate plane. The x-axis representing hours ranges from negative 1 to 10 in unit increments. The y-axis representing height in inches ranges from negative 1 to 10 in unit increments.

The graph represents the amount of rainfall, shown by a rain measuring device, over time as a storm is subsiding. What is the rate that the rain is falling?

(1 point)
The rain is falling at a rate of
inch(es) per hour.
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Answer 1

To determine the rate at which the rain is falling, we need to calculate the slope of the line graphed on the coordinate plane. The slope can be calculated using the formula:

\[ \text{slope} = \frac{\Delta y}{\Delta x} \]

where \(\Delta y\) is the change in height (rainfall) and \(\Delta x\) is the change in time (hours).

If you can provide specific coordinates (for example, two points on the line where the rainfall and corresponding time can be identified), I can help you calculate the slope and thus the rate of rainfall in inches per hour. Without the image or specific points, it's not possible to determine the exact rate. Please provide that information.