Two linear functions are represented in different formats.

Function 1:

x y
0 5
2 ​11​
5 ​20​
8 ​29​
Function 2:

Graph of a line passing through the point begin ordered pair 0 comma negative 1 end ordered pair and the point begin ordered pair 2 comma 0 end ordered pair.

Which statements are true?

Select each correct answer.

Responses

Function 1 has a greater y-intercept than function 2.
Function 1 has a greater y -intercept than function 2.

Function 2 has a greater y-intercept than function 1.
Function 2 has a greater y -intercept than function 1.

Function 1 has a greater rate of change than function 2.
Function 1 has a greater rate of change than function 2.

Function 2 has a greater rate of change than function 1.
Function 2 has a greater rate of change than function 1.

1 answer

To analyze the two functions, we first need to find the y-intercepts and the rates of change (slopes) for both functions.

For Function 1:

We can observe the coordinates given:

  • At \( x = 0, y = 5 \) (this gives us the y-intercept)
  • At \( x = 2, y = 11 \)
  • At \( x = 5, y = 20 \)
  • At \( x = 8, y = 29 \)

The y-intercept (when \( x = 0 \)) is clearly 5.

Next, to find the rate of change (slope) of Function 1, we can take any two points and calculate it using the formula:

\[ \text{slope} = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1} \]

Using the points (0, 5) and (2, 11): \[ \text{slope} = \frac{11 - 5}{2 - 0} = \frac{6}{2} = 3 \]

For Function 2:

The line passes through the points \( (0, -1) \) and \( (2, 0) \).

The y-intercept is \( -1 \) (when \( x = 0 \)).

Now we calculate the slope using these two points: \[ \text{slope} = \frac{0 - (-1)}{2 - 0} = \frac{1}{2} \]

Summary of results:

  • Function 1:

    • y-intercept: \( 5 \)
    • Slope (rate of change): \( 3 \)
  • Function 2:

    • y-intercept: \( -1 \)
    • Slope (rate of change): \( \frac{1}{2} \)

Now we can evaluate the statements:

  1. Function 1 has a greater y-intercept than function 2.

    • True. \( 5 > -1 \)
  2. Function 2 has a greater y-intercept than function 1.

    • False. \( -1 < 5 \)
  3. Function 1 has a greater rate of change than function 2.

    • True. \( 3 > \frac{1}{2} \)
  4. Function 2 has a greater rate of change than function 1.

    • False. \( \frac{1}{2} < 3 \)

Correct Answers:

  • Function 1 has a greater y-intercept than function 2.
  • Function 1 has a greater rate of change than function 2.