Precalculus: Mathematics for Calculus, 7th Edition

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1305071751
ISBN 13: 978-1-30507-175-9

Chapter 2 - Section 2.5 - Linear Functions and Models - 2.5 Exercises - Page 196: 22

Answer

a. Make a table of values for f(x) = -.2x - 6 and plot corresponding x and y-values. b. Slope = -.2. c. Rate of change = -.2.

Work Step by Step

a. Plot corresponding x and y values of the function on a coordinate plane. b. The slope = the a value which in this case is -.2 c. The slope = rate of change so rate of change = -.2
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