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What is the rate of change of the function Y = -1/2x + 5

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Answer: -1/2

Step-by-step explanation: For a function y=mx+b, m=slope, and b=y-intercept:

y=-1/2x plus 5. Rate of change = -1/2

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Answer:

Rate of change is -1/2.

Hope this helps! :)

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