Question

Use the table to answer the question.

Different Points of a Linear Function
x y
2 3
3 5
4 7
5 9
6 11
The table shows different values for a linear function. Calculate the rate of change of the function between 5 and 6.(1 point)
Responses

12

Start Fraction 1 over 2 End Fraction

2
2

−2

negative 2

11
11

Answer 1

Rate of change = (change in y) / (change in x) = (11 − 9) / (6 − 5) = 2 / 1 = 2.