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Which equation has the greatest rate of change?

y=12x-7
y=5x+9

y=4x+12

y=X+36

Which equation has the greatest rate of change? y=12x-7 y=5x+9 y=4x+12 y=X+36-example-1
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Answer:

y=12x-7

Explanation:

Rate of change is the same thing as slope which can be found by looking at the value before the x. Since 12 is the largest number, it has the largest rate of change.

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