Question

Jessica graphed a linear function that passes through the points (-5,4) and (3,9). She wants to use these points to find the rate of change of the function. Which of the following shows the rate of change of the function using the two points.

Group of answer choices in image.

Answer 1

Answer: It would be the third option.

Explanation:

The slope formula is:

`(y_2 - y_1)/(x_2 - x_1)`

The third answer is the only one that properly uses it.