Rate of Change
Practice Problems
Now that you have studied four different examples of rate of change problems, you are ready to try some on your own! If you need help, or need to review the examples again, click here.
For each set of points, use the formula to find the slope.
1. (-2,0) (3,1)
2. (-1,2) (2,2)
3. (-1,4) (3,-2)
4. origin (5,-2)
5. (-2,4) (1,8)
6. Kevin's savings account balance changed from $1140 in January to $1450 in April. Find the average rate of change per month. Round your answer to the nearest dollar.
7. At 7:00 pm the temperature is 72 degrees Fahrenheit. At 10:00 pm it is 52 degrees Fahrenheit. Find the average rate of change in the temperature.
8. In 1990 the value of a prized collector's coin was $12500. In 2009, the value of the coin is $20050. What is the annual rate of change? Round to the nearest whole dollar.
Answer Key
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