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What is the rate of change between (6,12) and (8,20)

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Explanation:

It might be easier thinking of "rate of change" as the slope. Since you'll be finding a slope, then, use the formula
m=(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1) and substitute the values.


m=(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1)\\m=(20-12)/(8-6)\\m=(8)/(2) \\m=4

Answer:


m=(4)/(1) or
m=4

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