Question

WHAT IS THE RATE OF CHANGE IN THIS EQUATION

y = 0.860x + 3.302
y = 0.860(17) + 3.302
0.860(17) = 14.62
14.62 + 3.302 = 17.922
y = 17.922

Answer 1

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Explanation:

The rate of change is also the slope. The slope in the equation is 0.860.

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