2 A large water tank holds 600 gallons of water. It is losing water at the rate shown in the table.
0
1
2
3
4
Hours (x)
Gallons of Water in Tank (y)
540
600
480
420
360
Part A
What is the slope for the function shown in the table, and what does it represent?
A The slope is - 600. It represents the amount of water in the water tank when it
is full.
B The slope is 600. It represents the amount of water in the water tank when it
is full
C The slope is -60. It represents the rate at which the amount of water changes
each hour.
D The slope is 60. It represents the rate at which the amount of water changes
each hour.