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To find:Rate of change for each linear function.
Answer to Problem 7PPS
The rate of change in linear function is increase of 10 jumps/min.
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Calculation:
Consider the table that shows relation between time and number of jumps.
Time (min) [x] | Number of jumps [y] |
1 | 20 |
2 | 30 |
3 | 40 |
4 | 50 |
The rate of change is change in one quality with respect to another quantity.
Mathematically:
Thus, the rate of change is change in number of jumps with respect to change in time.
So,
Conclusion:
Therefore, rate of change in linear function is increase of 10 jumps/min.
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