Question

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)
Responses

m=−100
𝑚
=
−
100
m equals negative 100

m=5
𝑚
=
5
m equals 5

m=100
𝑚
=
100
m equals 100

m=−5
𝑚
=

Answer 1

m = -5

Reason: the score decreases by 5 points each day, so the rate of change (slope) is −5 points per day.