Examine the table, which represents a linear function. Input (x) Output (y)
−5 18
−3 23
−1 28
1 33
What is the rate of change of the function?

Enter your answer as a fraction, formatted like this: 42/53

What is the sum of the geometric series in which a1 = 7, r = 3, and an = 1,701? hint: cap s sub n equals start fraction a sub one left parenthesis one minus r to the power of n end power right parenthesis over one minus r end fraction comma r ≠ 1, where a1 is the first term and r is the common ratio