Rate of Change and Initial Value

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The initial value is -5.

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CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5

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What does the rate of change represent in a linear function?

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The rate of change represents the slope of the line, indicating how much the dependent variable changes for a unit change in the independent variable.

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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

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In the context of a phone payment plan, what is the initial value if Tim paid $125 on the day of purchase?

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The initial value is $125.

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CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5

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How do you calculate the rate of change from a graph?

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The rate of change is calculated by finding the slope, which is the change in y divided by the change in x (rise/run).

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CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.HSF.IF.B.6

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What is the initial value in the table if the first entry is 6?

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The initial value is 6.

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CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

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What is the formula for the slope (rate of change) between two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)?

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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If a function has a constant rate of change, what type of function is it?

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It is a linear function.

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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

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

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A negative rate of change indicates that the function is decreasing.

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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

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'b' represents the initial value or y-intercept of the function.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

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If a car travels 60 miles in 1 hour, what is the rate of change in miles per hour?

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The rate of change is 60 miles per hour.

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CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.HSF.IF.B.6