Math Problem Statement

What is the rate of change of the table chart? Simplify if necessary.

Solution

Let’s analyze the image.

The question asks for the rate of change of the table chart, and the values provided in the table are:

XY
215
320
425

Solution:

The rate of change is calculated as: Rate of Change=ΔYΔX\text{Rate of Change} = \frac{\Delta Y}{\Delta X} where:

  • ΔY\Delta Y is the change in the YY-values.
  • ΔX\Delta X is the change in the XX-values.

Step-by-Step Calculation:

  1. From the table:

    • When XX changes from 22 to 33: ΔX=32=1andΔY=2015=5\Delta X = 3 - 2 = 1 \quad \text{and} \quad \Delta Y = 20 - 15 = 5 Rate of change = 51=5\frac{5}{1} = 5.

    • When XX changes from 33 to 44: ΔX=43=1andΔY=2520=5\Delta X = 4 - 3 = 1 \quad \text{and} \quad \Delta Y = 25 - 20 = 5 Rate of change = 51=5\frac{5}{1} = 5.

  2. Since the rate of change is consistent for each interval, the rate of change of the table is: 5\boxed{5}

Final Answer:

The rate of change is 5.


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Related Questions:

  1. What does a constant rate of change mean in a real-world context?
  2. How would the rate of change differ if the intervals in XX were not uniform?
  3. Can a rate of change be negative? What does that signify?
  4. How can you find the equation of a linear function using the rate of change and one point?
  5. What is the graphical interpretation of the rate of change?

Tip:

Always check for consistency in both ΔX\Delta X and ΔY\Delta Y to confirm a constant rate of change!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Rate of Change
Linear Relationships

Formulas

Rate of Change = ΔY / ΔX

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grade 7-8