To find the slope of the linear function represented by the two points (3, 10), (-8, -10), we first need to calculate the change in y and the change in x:
Change in y = -10 - 10 = -20
Change in x = -8 - 3 = -11
Now, we can calculate the slope using the formula:
Slope = change in y / change in x
Slope = -20 / -11
Slope = 20 / 11
The slope of the linear function represented by the two points (3, 10), (-8, -10) is 20/11.
Now, let's compare the slopes of the two linear functions:
a. y = 4x + 1
The slope of this linear function is 4.
b. (3, 10), (-8, -10)
The slope of this linear function is 20/11.
Since 20/11 is greater than 4, the slope of the linear function represented by the two points (3, 10), (-8, -10) is greater than the slope of the linear function y = 4x + 1.
The SLOPE of which linear function is greater?
a. y = 4x + 1
b. (3, 10), (-8, -10)
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