Based on the statements provided and their corresponding implications about the graph (which I cannot see), let's evaluate each statement logically. However, you'll need to consider the graph you have to determine the truth of these statements:
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The plumber initially earns more money than the lawyer, but the lawyer earns more as more hours are worked.
- True if the plumber's initial earnings (y-intercept) are higher but have a lower slope than the lawyer's.
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The entry level worker has the same slope as the lawyer.
- True if the lines for the entry level worker and the lawyer are parallel, indicating they have the same rate of change in earnings.
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The plumber has a steeper rate of change than the entry level worker.
- True if the slope of the plumber’s earnings line is greater than that of the entry level worker’s line.
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Bill Gates has the same y-intercept as the entry level worker.
- True if both lines start at the same earnings level on the graph, i.e., the initial earnings are the same when hours worked is zero.
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The lawyer has a greater initial amount of earnings than the plumber.
- True if the y-intercept of the lawyer’s line is higher than that of the plumber’s line.
To accurately check which statements are true, you will need to analyze the graph in your possession and compare the slopes and initial earnings (y-intercepts) of the respective lines for the plumber, lawyer, entry level worker, and Bill Gates.
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