Solve the Problem $$\text { The graph below shows the number of tuberculosis deaths in the United States from } 1989 \text { to } 1998 .$$

question 313

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
- $$\text { The graph below shows the number of tuberculosis deaths in the United States from } 1989 \text { to } 1998 .$$

Estimate the average rate of change in tuberculosis deaths from 1996 to 1998.

• A) About -0.5 deaths per year
• B) About -90 deaths per year
• C) About -50 deaths per year
• D) About -20 deaths per year

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