Omar wants his plant to grow 2 feet over the next year. He reads about two different fertilizers that promote plant growth. Each of the fertilizers’ projected growths over time, in weeks, can be modeled using a linear equation. Which key attribute of the models would Omar need to compare in order to determine which fertilizer will help his plant reach 2 feet of growth the fastest?(1 point) Responses Omar would need to compare the maximums from [0,2] . Omar would need to compare the maximums from left bracket 0 comma 2 right bracket . Omar would need to compare the minimums from [0,2] . Omar would need to compare the minimums from left bracket 0 comma 2 right bracket . Omar would need to compare the domains from (0,0) to (x,2) . Omar would need to compare the domains from left parenthesis 0 comma 0 right parenthesis to left parenthesis x comma 2 right parenthesis . Omar would need to compare the ranges from (0,0) to (2,y) . Omar would need to compare the ranges from left parenthesis 0 comma 0 right parenthesis to left parenthesis 2 comma y right parenthesis .

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To determine which fertilizer will help his plant reach 2 feet of growth the fastest, Omar would need to compare the rates of growth of the linear equations modeled by each fertilizer. In the context given, rates of growth can be inferred from the slopes of the linear equations. The fertilizer with the steeper slope will indicate a faster rate of growth.

However, in the context of the options provided, the most relevant attribute to compare is the maximums or minimums that correspond to the projected growth. Since Omar is looking to achieve a specific growth of 2 feet, the most pertinent comparison would be the time it takes to reach that growth.

Therefore, the correct response is:

Omar would need to compare the minimums from [0,2].

This is because the minimums would indicate how quickly each fertilizer achieves the target growth of 2 feet within the specified range.