For each function, use the slope formula to calculate the rate of change between the points. in your final answer, include all of your calculations.
f(x):
(a, f(a) and (b, f(b)
1.) f(x)=x - 3 (0,f(0)) and (6,f(6))
2.) f(x) = -x (-4,f(-4)) and(2,f(2))
3.) f(x)=x2 (-2,f(-2)) and (0,f(0))
4.) f(x)=x3 (-1,f(-1)) and (1,f(1))
5.) f(x)=2x (0,f(0)) and (4,f(4))

step-by-step explanation:

(b) 240

step-by-step explanation:

first, we use the pythagorean formula using the given side lengths to find x. then we use x to find the side lengths. then we add the side lengths to find the perimeter.

pythagorean theorem formula:

a^2 + b^2 = c^2

(x - 20)^2 + (x - 40)^2 = x^2

x^2 - 40x + 400 + x^2 - 80x + 1600 = x^2

x^2 -120x + 2000 = 0

(x - 100)(x - 20) = 0

x - 100 = 0 or x - 20 = 0

x = 100 or x = 20

we see that the solution x = 20 must be discarded because it will give a negative side length and a side length of 0. the only valid solution is x = 100.

perimeter = sum of the lengths of the sides

perimeter = x + x - 20 + x - 40

perimeter = 3x - 60

replace x with 100.

perimeter = 3(100) - 60

perimeter = 300 - 60

perimeter = 240