Quick Review Rate of Change (tables, graphs, points)

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What is the rate of change?

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The rate of change is a measure of how much a quantity changes in relation to another quantity, often expressed as a ratio.

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

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To calculate the rate of change from a table, subtract the initial value from the final value and divide by the time interval.

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What does a positive rate of change indicate?

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A positive rate of change indicates that the quantity is increasing over time.

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What does a negative rate of change indicate?

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A negative rate of change indicates that the quantity is decreasing over time.

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What is the formula for rate of change?

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Rate of Change = (Final Value - Initial Value) / (Final Time - Initial Time)