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Rate of Change and Introduction to Slope — Quiz

Question 6 • Mathematics 8

The ordered pairs in the given table represent a linear function. x y 2 3 5 9 What is the slope of the function?

Answer
A
1 fourth
B
2
C
4
D
1 half

Explanation

Use the slope formula: change in y divided by change in x. From (2, 3) to (5, 9), the slope is (9 − 3)/(5 − 2) = 6/3 = 2. The correct choice is 2.

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