Slopes and Rate of Change

The table shows the linear relationship between the average weight in pounds of tigers in a zoo and the number of weeks since the tigers were born. What is the rate of change of the average weight in pounds of the tigers in the zoo with respect to the number of weeks since the tigers were born?

• 7 lbs/week

• 10 lbs/week

• 2 lbs/week

• 5 lbs/week

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CCSS.HSF.IF.B.4

The table shows the linear relationship between x and y. What is the rate of change of y with respect to x?

• 7/2

• 2/7

• -7/2

• -2/7

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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

The table shows the linear relationship between maximum area in square feet that can be painted and the number of gallons of paint used. Based on the table, what is the rate of change of the maximum area painted with respect to the number of gallons of paint used?

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CCSS.HSF.IF.B.4

The table represents some points on the graph of a linear function. What is the rate of change of y with respect to x for this function?

• 1/6

• 6

• -1/6

• -6

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CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.HSF.IF.B.6

The table shows the linear relationship between the altitude of an airplane and the distance it travels while it is descending. Based on the table, what was the rate of change of the altitude in feet of the airplane with respect to the number of miles traveled?

• -4,000 ft/mile

• -500 ft/mile

• -1/500 ft/mile

• -7,000 ft/mile

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CCSS.HSF.IF.B.4

The table shows the linear relationship between x and y. What is the rate of change of y with respect to x?

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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

The table shows the linear relationship between x and y. What is the rate of change of y with respect to x?

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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

The table shows the linear relationship between the amount of water in an uncovered jar over several days. Which of these best represents the rate of change in the amount of water in the jar with respect to the number of days the jar has been uncovered?

• A −35 mL/day

• B −10 mL/day

• C −55 mL/day

• D −5 mL/day

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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

The table shows the linear relationship between the balance of a parent’s savings account and the number of months he has been saving.

Based on the table, what was the rate of change of the balance of the parent’s savings account in dollars and cents per week?

• A $29 per deposit

• B $8 per deposit

• C $16 per deposit

• D $4 per deposit

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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

The table represents some points on the graph of a linear function. What is the rate of change of y with respect to x for this function?

• 0.6

• 6

• −0.6

• −6

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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B