Linear Functions Rate of Change

Identify the slope in the equation shown.

Calculate the slope from the graph shown.

Calculate the slope from the graph shown.

Identify the slope between the two given points.

What is the rate of changed of the graphed linear function?

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Complete the statement that describes the rate of change of the height of the candle with respect to time. Move the correct answer to each box. Not all answers will be used.

The height of the candle​ (a)   at a rate of ​​ (b)   inches per minute.​

• decreases

• 0.10

• increases

• 1.0

Choose the correct answer from each drop down menu to complete the statement. The rate of change of y with respect to x for this function is ​ (a)   ​ ​ (b)  

• negative

• positive

• 2

• 4

What is the rate of change of the linear function?​ (a)   per hour worked

• $8.75

• $9.25

• $10.00

• $20.00

The water level in a tank is changing at a constant rate. The graph shows the relationship between time in hours, x, and the water level in meters, y. Complete the statement that describes the rate of change of the water level with respect to time. Move the correct answer to each box. Not all answers will be used. The water level ​ (a)   at a rate of ​ (b)   m/h.

• decreases

• 0.25

• increases

• 1

• 4

The rate of change is

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