Constant Rate of Change-Honors

Front

What is the constant rate of change?

Back

The constant rate of change is the rate at which one quantity changes in relation to another quantity, remaining consistent over time.

Front

How do you calculate the constant rate of change from a table of values?

Back

To calculate the constant rate of change, divide the change in the dependent variable by the change in the independent variable between two points.

Front

What does a negative constant rate of change indicate?

Back

A negative constant rate of change indicates that as one quantity increases, the other quantity decreases.

Front

What is a unit rate?

Back

A unit rate is a rate that compares a quantity to one unit of another quantity.

Front

If a table shows a constant rate of change of $5 per hour, what does this mean?

Back

This means that for every hour, the cost increases by $5.

Front

What is the formula for calculating the rate of change?

Back

Rate of Change = (Change in y) / (Change in x) or (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1).

Front

What is an example of a constant rate of change in real life?

Back

An example is a car traveling at a constant speed of 60 miles per hour.

Front

What does it mean if there is no constant rate of change in a table?

Back

It means that the relationship between the quantities is not consistent; the change varies.

Front

How can you identify a greater rate of change between two companies?

Back

Compare the rates of change calculated from their respective data; the higher value indicates a greater rate of change.

Front

What is the significance of understanding constant rates of change?

Back

Understanding constant rates of change helps in analyzing relationships between variables in various contexts, such as finance and science.