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=−100
m equals negative 100

m=100
m equals 100

m=5
m equals 5

m=−5

Answer 1

The rate of change in this scenario is the deduction of points for each day the homework is turned in late. Since 5 points are subtracted for each day the homework is late, the rate of change can be described as:

m = -5

This indicates a decrease in points, hence the negative sign. The correct response is:

m = -5.