Answer
(a) $-5$
(b) line, $-5$, $7$
Work Step by Step
Let $f$ be a linear function $f(x)=-5x+7$.
(a) The rate of change of $f$ is ___$-5$___.
(b) The graph of $f$ is a ___line___ with slope ___$-5$___ and $y$-intercept ___7___.
College Algebra 7th Edition
by Stewart, James; Redlin, Lothar; Watson, Saleem
Published by
Brooks Cole
ISBN 10:
1305115546
ISBN 13:
978-1-30511-554-5
Chapter 2, Functions - Section 2.5 - Linear Functions and Models - 2.5 Exercises - Page 231: 2
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