Question

(5,6) and (−5,12) what is the rate of change??

Answer 1

Answer:

The rate of change is -0.6

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

$(x_1,y_1) = (5,6)$

$(x_2,y_2) = (-5,12)$

Required

Determine the rate of change

The rate of change means the slope (m) and it is calculated as thus:

$m = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1}$

$m = \frac{12-6}{-5-5}$

$m = \frac{6}{-10}$

$m = -\frac{6}{10}$

Simplify the fraction

$m = -\frac{3}{5}$

$m=-0.6$

The rate of change is -0.6

Answer 2

Answer:

- 0.6

Step-by-step explanation:

Start point: (5,6)

End point: (-5,12)

rate of change = (12-6) / (-5-5) = 6/-10 = - 3/5 = - 0.6