Question

(5,6) and (−5,12) what is the rate of change??

Answer 1

- 0.6

Explanation:

Start point: (5,6)

End point: (-5,12)

rate of change = (12-6) / (-5-5) = 6/-10 = - 3/5 = - 0.6

Answer 2

The rate of change is -0.6

Explanation:

Given

`(x_1,y_1) = (5,6)`

`(x_2,y_2) = (-5,12)`

Required

Determine the rate of change

The rate of change means the slope (m) and it is calculated as thus:

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

`m = (12-6)/(-5-5)`

`m = (6)/(-10)`

`m = -(6)/(10)`

Simplify the fraction

`m = -(3)/(5)`

`m=-0.6`

The rate of change is -0.6