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=−5

m equals negative 5

m=0.067

m equals 0.067

m=−15

m equals negative 15

m=15

Answer 1

m = (3 − (−6)) / (3.2 − 2.6) = 9 / 0.6 = 15, so m = 15.