Question

The average number of people attending a local church on Sundays dropped from 265 in October 2008 to 169 in October 2009. Find the rate of change in attendance at church.

Answer 1

In other words, find the slope

Answer 2

Hint:

Year represents independent variable, x
Attendance represents dependent variable, y

Answer 3

265-169=96

Answer 4

Will the rate of change be positive or negative?

Answer 5

265-169=96
365/96=3.80

Answer 6

Okay, now you've gone too far.

Answer 7

265-169=96
365/96=.263013698
.26301369=26%

Answer 8

Okay, now you've really lost me

Answer 9

It didn't say find percent change. It said find the rate of change.

Answer 10

26%

Answer 11

265-169=96
365/96=.263013698
.26301369=26%

Answer 12

is this right