The first table, representing <em>f</em>(<em>x</em>), is linear. The data have a constant rate of change or slope:
<em />(between the first two points): <em>m</em> = (<em>y</em>₂ - <em /><em>y</em>₁)/(<em>x</em>₂ - <em>x</em>₁) = (22-18)/(-1--2) = 4/(-1+2) = 4/1 = 4. The rate of change between any two points is the same:
(between the last two points):<em> m</em> = (34-30)/(2-1) = 4/1 = 4.
The second table, representing <em>g</em>(<em>x</em>), is exponential. The data points are multiplied by the same constant between successive points. 2*2 = 4; 4*2= 8; 8*2 = 16, etc.
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The correct answer is Rational Number.

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Rational Number is any number that can be expressed as the quotient or fraction p/q of two integers, a numerator " p " and a non-zero denominator " q ".
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Answer:
b=4
Step-by-step explanation:
So, we have the function
. We need to find b such that the average rate of change or the slope is -1/8 between the intervel [2, b]. First, let's find f(2).
f(2) = 1/(2) = 1/2
So, we have the point (2, 1/2)
At point b, f(b) = 1/b.
Let's plug this into the slope formula:

Now, we just need to solve for b. First, let's multiply both the numerator and denominator by b (to get rid of the annoying fraction in the numerator).

Now, cross multiply.


Solve for b. Factor using the numbers -4 and -2.

Thus, b=4 or b=2.
However, b=2 is not a possible solution since the interval [2,2] means nothing. Thus, b=4.
Point two one nine, however, decimals below 1 usually have a zero before the decimal point.