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Kristin got an 8-meter head start and rode 2 meters every 5 seconds. What isKristin's rate of change?

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Answer : Rate of change is 2/5 meters per second

Give data:

Time = 5 seconds

Head start = 8 meter

Distance rode, every 5 seconds = 2 meters

Her start line is (0, 8)

Rate of change = distance / time

Rate of change = 2/5

Rate of change = 2/5 meters / second

Since she has a 8 meters head start

Then the slope - intercept equation is

y = 2/5x + 8

Rate of change = 2/5

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