Question

Use the table to answer the question.

Rate of Change and Initial Value from x and y Values
x
y
2.6 −6
3.2 3
Determine the rate of change of the linear function given as a table of values.

(1 point)
Responses

m=15
m equals 15

m=−15
m equals negative 15

m=−5
m equals negative 5

m=0.067

Answer 1

m = 15

Calculation: m = (3 − (−6)) / (3.2 − 2.6) = 9 / 0.6 = 15.