Rate of Change Worksheet

Explore and calculate the rate of change from tables, graphs, and equations for Grade 10 Math students.

Grade 10 Math Functions OperationsRate of Change

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CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.8.F.B.4CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSA.CED.A.2

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Rate of Change

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Read each question carefully and show all your work. Calculate the rate of change as indicated.

1. The table below shows the distance a car travels over time. Calculate the rate of change (speed) of the car.

Time (hours) | Distance (miles) --------------------- 1 | 60 2 | 120 3 | 180 4 | 240

2. What is the rate of change for the linear function y = 3x - 5?

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-3

3. The rate of change is also known as the of a line.

4. A positive rate of change indicates that the dependent variable is as the independent variable increases.

5. The graph below shows the temperature change over several hours. Calculate the rate of change in temperature between hour 2 and hour 6.

6. A horizontal line has a rate of change of zero.

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