Question

Determine the rate of change and the initial value of the linear function given here as a table of values.

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Responses

m=−7, b=−3
m=−7, b=−3

m=−3, b=−7
m=−3, b=−7

m=−0.5, b=5.5
m=−0.5, b=5.5

m=−0.5, b=10.5
m=−0.5, b=10.5

Answers

Answered by GPT-4o mini
To determine the rate of change (slope, \( m \)) and the initial value (y-intercept, \( b \)) of a linear function from a table of values, we need to analyze how the values change as the input (typically \( x \)) changes.

However, since you did not provide the specific table of values, I'll explain how to compute the slope and y-intercept:

1. **Finding the Slope \( m \)**: The slope of a linear function can be calculated using the formula:
\[
m = \frac{\Delta y}{\Delta x}
\]
where \( \Delta y \) is the change in \( y \) values and \( \Delta x \) is the change in \( x \) values between two points on the line.

2. **Finding the Y-Intercept \( b \)**: The y-intercept is the value of \( y \) when \( x = 0 \). You can identify this from the table if it provides a value for \( x = 0 \), or you can rearrange the linear equation (once you have the slope) to find \( b \).

If you provide that actual table of values, I can help you to compute the precise values of \( m \) and \( b \). Please share the table for a more precise analysis! Alternatively, based on the options given, if you remember any values from your table, indicate whether they correspond to any of the options listed.

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