Question

PLEASE HELP ME I'LL MAKE YOU BRAINLIEST!!!! In 1972, federal vehicle emission standards 3.4 grams hydrocarbons released per mile driven. By 2007, the standards allowed only 0.8 grams hydrocarbons per mile driven. What was the rate of change from 1972 to 2007? Please show work thank you

Answer 1

Answer: Approximately -0.0742857 grams per year

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Work Shown:

x = year

y = amount of hydrocarbon emissions in grams, per mile driven

m = rate of change = slope

m = (y2 - y1)/(x2 - x1)

m = (0.8 - 3.4)/(2007 - 1972)

m = -2.6/35

m = -0.0742857 approximately

The approximate rate of change is about -0.0742857 grams per year. The negative rate of change indicates the per mile hydrocarbon amount has gone down by about 0.0742857 grams each year.