The data in the table illustrate a linear function. What is the slope of the linear function.
x |0|2|4|6|
y|-5|-2|1|4|
a -2/3
b 3/2
c 2/3
d -3/2
Using the formula for calculating the slope of a linear function, we can use the first two data points to find the slope.
slope = (change in y) / (change in x)
slope = (-2 - (-5)) / (2 - 0)
slope = 3/2
Therefore, the slope of the linear function is b) 3/2.