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7. Rate of Change for Ellen's Bookmarks
To find the rate of change, we can use the formula:
\[ \text{Rate of Change} = \frac{\text{Change in y}}{\text{Change in x}} = \frac{\Delta y}{\Delta x} \]
From the data points given:
- (4, 0)
- (8, 10)
- (12, 20)
Using the points (8, 10) and (4, 0):
- \(\Delta y = 10 - 0 = 10\)
- \(\Delta x = 8 - 4 = 4\)
Now, substituting back into the formula:
\[ \text{Rate of Change} = \frac{10}{4} = \frac{5}{2} \]
So, the answer is 5/2.
8. Growth Rate of Megan's and Suzanne's Plants
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Megan's Plant Growth:
- From Week 1 to Week 2: \(7 - 4.5 = 2.5\) inches
- From Week 2 to Week 3: \(9.5 - 7 = 2.5\) inches
- From Week 3 to Week 4: \(12 - 9.5 = 2.5\) inches
- Average Growth Rate: \(2.5\) inches per week.
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Suzanne's Plant Growth:
- From Week 1 to Week 2: \(7 - 5 = 2\) inches
- From Week 2 to Week 3: \(9 - 7 = 2\) inches
- From Week 3 to Week 4: \(11 - 9 = 2\) inches
- Average Growth Rate: \(2\) inches per week.
Comparison:
- Megan's plant grows at a rate of 2.5 inches per week, while Suzanne's plant grows at a rate of 2 inches per week. Thus, Megan's plant grew at a faster rate.
9. Change in Temperature Over Time
To find the change in temperature (y-values) and time (x-values) using the points given:
- (2, 150)
- (3, 190)
Using the points:
- Change in y (temperature): \(190 - 150 = 40\)
- Change in x (time): \(3 - 2 = 1\)
So, the answers are:
- The change in the y-values (temperature) is 40.
- The change in the x-values (time) is 1.
Thus, the correct answer is The change in the y-values is 40 and the change in the x-values is 1.