Question

Which of the following best describe(s) the slope of a linear function?

Select all that apply.

average rate of change
rise over run
intersection with the y-axis
run over rise

Answer 1

Correct answers:
- average rate of change
- rise over run

Explanation: For a linear function the slope = change in y divided by change in x (rise over run), which is the function’s average rate of change. The intersection with the y‑axis is the y‑intercept, and "run over rise" is the reciprocal of the slope.