Question

complete the statement.
the rate of change is the?,
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$$\begin{array}{c|cccc} x & 16 & 10 & 4 & -2 \\\\ \\hline y & -1 & 4 & 9 & 14 \\end{array}$$

change in x
change in y

Explanation:

Step1: Recall rate of change definition

Rate of change = $\frac{\text{change in } y}{\text{change in } x}$

Step2: Match to the blank

The numerator is change in $y$.

Answer:

change in y