The rate of change of the water level can be calculated by finding the slope of the line connecting two points on the graph.
Using the formula for slope:
Rate of change = (change in y-coordinate) / (change in x-coordinate)
Between points (0, 50) and (2, 40), there is a decrease of 10 feet in the water level over a span of 2 hours.
Rate of change = (40 - 50) / (2 - 0)
= -10 / 2
= -5 feet per hour
Therefore, the rate of change of the water level is -5 feet per hour.
This table shows the linear relationship of the water level in a tank and time.
Time (hr) Water level (ft)
0 50
2 40
4 30
6 20
Enter the rate of change of the water level, in feet per hour.
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