Question

Some values of a linear function are shown in this table:

Answer 1

9514 1404 393

Answer:

  5.5

Step-by-step explanation:

The rate of change is given by the slope formula:

  m = (y2 -y1)/(x2 -x1)

  m = (16.5 -11)/(3 -2) = 5.5/1

  m = 5.5

The rate of change of this function is 5.5.