5

Set 9: Linear Equations (Advanced)

Explanation

Answer: D

The table below represents a linear function.

xf(x)
a5
a+211

What is the slope of the function?

What is the slope?

A.

6

B.

It depends on a

C.

2

D.

3

✓ Correct

Detailed Explanation

Choice D is correct. Slope = change in y / change in x = (11 - 5) / ((a+2) - a) = 6 / 2 = 3.

Key Steps:

The correct answer is 3

Why others are wrong:
A: Choice A is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.
B: Choice B is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.
C: Choice C is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.

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