SOLUTION: How do I find the rate of change of f(x)= -2 + 6x?

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Question 577855: How do I find the rate of change of f(x)= -2 + 6x?
Answer by dfrazzetto(283) About Me  (Show Source):
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rate of change is also known as the derivative of a function or simply the slope in the form
f(x) = mx + b where m is the slope
re-write in standard form:
f(x) = 6x -2
m=6, b=-2
rate of change = slope = 6