Question

The points ​​ (0, −4)  and (3, 2)  lie on the graph of a linear function.   What is the rate of change of the function?   Enter your answer in the box.

Answer 1

I don't entirely know what you mean by 'rate of change', but I'll assume that you mean slope.

0, -4 and 3, 2 are on the coordinate plane.

From 0, we go over three to reach 3.
From -4, we go up six to reach 2.

Since slope is in essence, rise/run, we have the following fraction:

6/3, which can be re-written as 2/1 or just 2.

Hope this helps!