The table shows that the total cost of a ride-sharing trip, y, is a function of the distance traveled, a.
What is the rate of change and what does it mean?
2; the ride costs $2 per mile.
43; the ride costs $3 per mile.
2; it costs $2 as soon as you start the ride.
4) 3; it costs $3 as soon as you start the ride.
Distance (mi), Total Cost ($). y
2
5
8
11
14
0
1
2
3
4