In order for the data in the table to represent a linear function with a rate of change of –8, what must be the value of a?

Given:

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The rate of change of the linear function is -8.

To find:

The value of a.

Solution:

If a linear function passes through the points and , then the rate of change of the linear function is:

From the given table, it is clear that the linear function passes through the points (10,27) and (11,a). So, the slope of the linear function is:

The rate of change of the linear function is -8.

Therefore, the value of a is 19.

11 feet 6 inches and 8 feet 6 inches

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step-by-step explanation: divide by 2,