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: 20

Answer

a. To make a graph of the function make a table for x and y value of the function f(x) = -3x-9 and graph corresponding x and y values. b. Slope = -3. c. Rate of change = -3.

Work Step by Step

a. Plot the x and y values on a coordinate grid to graph the function. b. The slope = the a value which in this case is -3. c. The slope = rate of change so rate of change = -3.
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