So the 2nd answer is correct: 1 / 3^5
The rate of change for this function is 1/2.
In order to find the rate of change, you use the slope equation.
m (slope) = (y2 - y1)/(x2 - x1)
m = (4 - 2)/(9 - 5)
m = 2/4
m = 1/2
Answer:
Steps 3 and 4 are incorrect because
(a) An incorrect value for slope was obtained in step 3.
(b) The incorrect value for the slope was used in step 4.
Explanation:
Let us evaluate Talia's steps.
Step 1: Select (2, 5) as a point on the line.
CORRECT
Step 2: Select another point (1, 3) on the line.
CORRECT
Step 3: Count units to the right and count units up, to determine the slope.
Units right = 2 - 1 = 1
Units up = 5 - 3 = 2
Slope = (Units up)/(Units right) = 2/1 = 2
INCORRECT because Talia did not obtain a slope of 2.
Step 4: Substitute obtained values in the point-slope form.
(y - y1) = m(x - x1). If we select the point (1, 3), then
y - 2 = 2(x - 1).
Talia's equation is INCORRECT because she used an incorrect value
for the slope.
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