The table shows the cost to play at Mini-golf Course A. The equation y = 4x + 5 models the cost (y) to play x games at Mini-golf Course B. Which statement is true?
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A It is more costly to play 1 game at Mini-golf Course B than at Mini-golf Course A.It is more costly to play 1 game at Mini-golf Course B than at Mini-golf Course A.
B Mini-golf Course B has a lower cost for each game played.Mini-golf Course B has a lower cost for each game played.
C Both courses have the same cost for each game played.Both courses have the same cost for each game played.
D The cost to play 2 games at each course is the same.
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A) It is more costly to play 1 game at Mini-golf Course B than at Mini-golf Course A. This is because the equation for Mini-golf Course B (y = 4x+5) has a higher slope (4) than the cost table for Mini-golf Course A, meaning that the cost increases more rapidly with each game played.
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