SOLUTION: directions find the rate of change for the sitution. you run 7 miles in one hour and 21 miles in three hours?

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find the rate of change for the sitution.
you run 7 miles in one hour and 21 miles in three hours?

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
find the rate of change for the sitution.
you run 7 miles in one hour and 21 miles in three hours?
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You have 2 points (1,7) and (3,21)
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rate of change = (21-7)/(3-1) = 15/2 = 7 mph
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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