Use the limit process to find the slope of the graph of the function at the specified point.Use a graphing utility to confirm your result. $h ( x ) = 5 x + 7 , \quad ( - 1,2 )$
A) $m = - 7$
B) $m = 7$
C) $m = 4$
D) $m = 5$
E) $m = - 2$

Question

Use the limit process to find the slope of the graph of the function at the specified point.Use a graphing utility to confirm your result.   $h ( x ) = 5 x + 7 , \quad ( - 1,2 )$  
A) $m = - 7$
B) $m = 7$
C) $m = 4$
D) $m = 5$
E) $m = - 2$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The slope of a linear function $h(x) = 5x + 7$ is the coefficient of $x$, which is 5. This is a constant value and does not depend on the point at which it is evaluated.

Use the Limit Process to Find the Slope of the Graph