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)

Question

Responses

m=100
m equals 100

m=5
m equals 5

m=−100
m equals negative 100

m=−5
m equals negative 5

Answer 1

In the context of the homework assignment described, the rate of change reflects the points deducted for turning in the assignment late. Each day that the homework is late results in a deduction of 5 points, which means the rate of change is negative.

Therefore, the correct response indicating the rate of change is:

m = -5 (m equals negative 5)

This shows that for every day late, the score decreases by 5 points.