Question

James bought a plant that was 3 inches tall. Each week the plant

grew 2 inches. Define the rate of change in this situation (calculate).
(MAFS.912.F-IF.2.6)

Answer 1

1.5 inches/ week

Explanation

Given

Height of he plant = 3in

If the plant grows by 2in every week

The rate of change = Height of plant/weekly increase

The rate of change = 3/2 = 1.5 inches/ week