Compare Two Functions

Question

The Dallas Zoo recently celebrated the birth of two twin brown bear cubs named Mish and Mash. Each cub was weighed each week since birth. Mish\'s weight was recorded on a table and Mash's weight was graphed on a coordinate plane.

Question 1
Which bear cub was heavier at birth and by how much?
Responses
A Mish was heavier by 1 poundMish was heavier by 1 pound
B Mish was heavier by 2 poundsMish was heavier by 2 pounds
C Mash was heavier by 1 poundMash was heavier by 1 pound
D Mash was heavier by 2 pounds

Answer 1

To determine which bear cub was heavier at birth and by how much, you will need to look at the weights provided for each cub.

1. Check the table for Mish's weight at birth.
2. Check the graph for Mash's weight at birth (usually found at the point where the x-axis = 0 if the x-axis represents weeks since birth).

After comparing the two weights:

• If Mish's weight is greater than Mash's by 1 pound, the answer is A.
• If Mish's weight is greater than Mash's by 2 pounds, the answer is B.
• If Mash's weight is greater than Mish's by 1 pound, the answer is C.
• If Mash's weight is greater than Mish's by 2 pounds, then the answer is D.

Please refer to the specific weights provided in the table and graph to make the comparison.