What is the rate of change for the linear function f(x)=-2x-5 over any interval?

Erin bought christmas cards for $2 each to send to her family and friends. which variable is the dependent variable?

Given: lines a and b are parallel and line c is a transversal. prove: 2 is supplementary to 8 what is the missing reason in the proof? statement reason 1. a || b, is a transv 1. given 2. ∠6 ≅ ∠2 2. ? 3. m∠6 = m∠2 3. def. of congruent 4. ∠6 is supp. to ∠8 4. def. of linear pair 5. ∠2 is supp. to ∠8 5. congruent supplements theorem corresponding angles theorem alternate interior angles theorem vertical angles theorem alternate exterior angles theorem

3. simplify. 312⋅312 4. rewrite n√xm using a rational expression.