Question

The table represents some points on the graph of a linear function. What is the rate of change of y with respect to x for this function?

A) 1/5
B) 1/2
C) 2
D) 5

Answer 1

A

Explanation:

the rate of change of y with respect to x.

that is the regular slope of the linear function, which is the ratio (y coordinate change / x coordinate change) when going from one point on the line to another.

from (5, 2) to (10, 3)

x changes by +5 (from 5 to 10)

y changes by +1 (from 2 to 3)

the slope or rate of change is

+1/+5 = 1/5