Answer: -3
Step by Step Explanation: This type of equation is called slope-intercept form, y=mx+b; the slope is m, so the slope is -3
You can either make a table using any numbers you would like (I would suggest -5 to 5) and then graphing the rule
ex. (7/2)(-5)-2 = -19.5 (I multiplied (7/2) by -5 and then subtracted 2)
Or you can put the rule in a graphing calculator and check the points from there
To find slope between two given points:
(y2-y1)/(x2-x1)
Find the difference between the first two points
12-9.5/2-1 = 2.5/1 = 2.5
14.5-12/3-2 = 2.5/1 = 2.5
17-14.5/4-3 = 2.5/1 = 2.5
The rate of change between each point is 2.5
Simple, .3 centimeters a day.
3/10=.3
