Constant rates are used to illustrate linear functions.
<u>(a) The average rate of change</u>
This is calculated using:
So, we have:
Hence, the average rate of change is $9.0 per hour
<u>(b) A function that models the table of values</u>
Let x represent hours, and y represent the earnings.
So, we have:
Where:
m =Rate = 9.0
So, we have:
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Represent as a function
Hence, the function that models the table is:
<u>(c) Amount earned for 7.5 hours</u>
This means that x = 7.5
So, we have:
Hence, the amount earned in 7.5 hours is $67.5
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