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=5
m equals 5

m=−5
m equals negative 5

m=100
m equals 100

m=−100
m equals negative 100

Answer 1

m = −5

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