Question

What is the Growth/Decay Factor?

Answer 1

Growth/Decay Factor = -6

Explanation:

Hi there!

To find the growth/decay factor (m), we can use the following formula:

`m=\displaystyle(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1)` where two given points are
`(x_1,y_1)` and
`(x_2,y_2)`

Plug any two of the given points in the table (below, you can see that I used (2,3) and (1,9):

`m=\displaystyle(3-9)/(2-1)\\\\m=\displaystyle(-6)/(1)\\\\m=-6`

Therefore, the growth/decay factor is -6.

I hope this helps!