A nonlinear graph represents years since 2005 on x-axis and population in hundreds on f of x, with blue line starting at (12, 0) and slowly increasing to (10, 29). what is the rate of change?
To find the rate of change, we need to determine how the population changes over time.
We can calculate the rate of change by finding the slope of the line connecting the two points (12, 0) and (10, 29).
The slope (m) of a line passing through two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) is given by the formula:
m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)
Using the values from the given points:
m = (29 - 0) / (10 - 12)
m = 29 / (-2)
m = -14.5
Therefore, the rate of change is -14.5.