Answer/Step-by-step explanation:
The constant rate of change that occurs can be calculated using the formula, [tex] \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1} [/tex]
Let any 2 given pair values represent (x, y).
Thus, let's use (3, 3) and (5, 4.5)
Let (3, 3) = (x1, y1)
(5, 4.5) = (x2, y2)
Rate of change = [tex] \frac{4.5 - 3}{5 - 3} = \frac{1.5}{2} [/tex]
Rate of change = 0.75
The rate of change, 0.75, means in terms of growth, the height of the plant increases by 0.75 inches every week.
