The accompanying line graph shows how the average salary for baseball players in a certain league has increased over a​ 12-year period. Notice the average salary is given for​ odd-numbered years only. Also note that the left scale does not start at zero. Which​ 2-year period(s) had the smallest​ increase?

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2007
2019
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3.5
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4.5
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Average Salary ($ millions)

Answer 1

To determine the 2-year period(s) that had the smallest increase in average salary for baseball players, we need to identify the given data points from the line graph and then calculate the increase in average salary for each 2-year interval.

Here are the data points assumed from your description:
- 2007:
- 2009:
- 2011:
- 2013:
- 2015:
- 2017:
- 2019:

Let's suppose the average salaries in millions for these years are as follows (please fill in the actual values if you have them):
- 2007: $4.0 million
- 2009: $4.2 million
- 2011: $4.3 million
- 2013: $4.5 million
- 2015: $4.6 million
- 2017: $4.8 million
- 2019: $5.0 million

Now, let's calculate the 2-year increases:
1. From 2007 to 2009: $4.2M - $4.0M = $0.2M
2. From 2009 to 2011: $4.3M - $4.2M = $0.1M
3. From 2011 to 2013: $4.5M - $4.3M = $0.2M
4. From 2013 to 2015: $4.6M - $4.5M = $0.1M
5. From 2015 to 2017: $4.8M - $4.6M = $0.2M
6. From 2017 to 2019: $5.0M - $4.8M = $0.2M

Based on these hypothetical values, the periods with the smallest increase are from 2009 to 2011 and from 2013 to 2015, with both having an increase of $0.1 million.

To answer the question based on the actual data from your line graph, you would follow a similar process by identifying the exact average salary values from the graph and calculating the differences between each consecutive 2-year period. The 2-year period with the smallest increase would be the one with the smallest difference between salaries.