Question

Find the rate of change between the two points: (6, 8) and (5, 6) where x is in days and y is in pounds.

Answer 1

any help.......?

Answer 2

change of rate = change in pounds/change in days
dy/dx = (6-8)/(5-6)
dy/dx = (-2)/(-1)
dy/dx = 2 pounds per day

Answer 3

thanks so much ;o is that it??

Answer 4

Yups. :)

Answer 5

Thank you ^-^

Answer 6

Anytime :)