The table represents a linear function.The rate change between the points (-5,10) and (-4,5) is -5 what is the rate of change between points (-3,0) and (-2,-5)

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Fernando Souza · Answer 1 · 2021-09-22T09:03:59+0000

Answer:

The rate of change is "5"

which agrees with the last answer option

Explanation:

Use the expression for the rate of change between two points on the plane:

$rate\,of\,change=(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1) \\rate\,of\,change=(-5-0)/(-2-(-3))\\rate\,of\,change=(-5)/(1)\\rate\,of\,change=5$