Identifying Rate of Change

Front

What is the rate of change in the equation 15 = (5/7)x + 7?

Back

5/7

Front

Is the rate of change in the equation 8 = -(1/3)x - 8 increasing or decreasing?

Back

Decreasing

Front

What does a positive rate of change indicate about a function?

Back

It indicates that the function is increasing.

Front

What does a negative rate of change indicate about a function?

Back

It indicates that the function is decreasing.

Front

How can you identify the rate of change from a linear equation in the form y = mx + b?

Back

The rate of change is represented by the slope 'm'.

Front

What is the rate of change in the equation y = (2/5)x + 3?

Back

2/5

Front

If the rate of change is 0, what does this imply about the function?

Back

The function is constant.

Front

What is the significance of the slope in a linear equation?

Back

The slope represents the rate of change between the variables.

Front

In the equation y = -4x + 10, what is the rate of change?

Back

-4

Front

What is the relationship between the rate of change and the steepness of a line?

Back

A steeper line has a greater rate of change.