Question

The table represents a linear function. The rate of change between the points (–5, 10) and (–4, 5) is –5. What is the rate of change between the points (–3, 0) and (–2, –5)?

x
y
–5
10
–4
5
–3
0
–2
–5
–5
Negative StartFraction 1 Over 5 EndFraction
One-fifth
5

Answer 1

5

Explanation:

Answer 2

use the slope formula y2-y1/x2-x1 and you should get -5-0/-2+3= -5 which means the rate of change should be 5