Question

use the data for each plants growth to determine and compare the rates of change. how fast does plant a grow each week? 1 in. 1.4 in. 1.6 in. 1.8 in. plant a

Explanation:

Step1: Recall the formula for the slope (rate of change)

The formula for the slope \(m\) between two points \((x_1,y_1)\) and \((x_2,y_2)\) is \(m=\frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1}\).

Step2: Choose two points from the graph

Let's take the points \((1,4.8)\) and \((2,6.6)\). Here \(x_1 = 1,y_1=4.8,x_2 = 2,y_2 = 6.6\).

Step3: Calculate the slope

Substitute the values into the formula: \(m=\frac{6.6 - 4.8}{2 - 1}=\frac{1.8}{1}=1.8\).

Answer:

\(1.8\) in.