Guided Practice

Time
(hours)
1
4
7
10
13

Temperature
(°F)
-2
7
16
25
34


The rate of change is constant in the table. Find the rate of change. Explain what the rate of change means for the situation.


A.
3; the temperature increases 3°F each hour.


B.
131 third; the temperature increases 131 third°F each hour.


C.
–3; the temperature decreases 3°F each hour.