Question

The table represents a linear function. The rate of change between the points (–5, 10) and (–4, 5) is –5. What is the rate of change between the points (–3, 0) and (–2, –5)? x y –5 10 –4 5 –3 0 –2 –5 –5 Negative StartFraction 1 Over 5 EndFraction One-fifth 5

Answer 1

-5

Explanation:

Answer 2

'-5'

Explanation:

The table is a linear function. This means that all the points have a consistent slope. If two points had a different slope, it would be a nonlinear function.

Slope is rise over run. We are given the points (-3,0) and (-2,-5).

`m=(-5-0)/(-2+3)=(-5)/(1)=\huge\boxed{-5}`