Understanding Rate of Change
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The rate of change is how fast something changes, calculated as $\frac{\Delta y}{\Delta x}$.
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Beginner
What is the rate of change if $\Delta y = 200$ and $\Delta x = 5$?
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Intermediate
Tree Growth Scenario
A tree grows $10$ feet in $2$ years.
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A car travels $120$ miles in $3$ hours. What is the speed?
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Advanced
If the rate of change is $\frac{\Delta y}{\Delta x} = -3$, what does this imply?
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