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9. (3, 8), (7,2)
Find rate of change

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Answer: - 3/2

Explanation:

The rate of change is the same as the slope.

To find the slope, find the change in the y coordinates of both point and divide it by the change in the x coordinates.

y coordinates: 2 and 8

x coordinates: 7 and 3

2 - 8 = -6

7 - 3 = 4

Slope : -6/4 = - 3/2

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