Questions: Function A and Function B are linear functions.
Function A Function B
x y
-9 -4
7 12
9 14
y=3x-5
Which statements are true? Select all that apply.
The slope of Function A is greater than the slope of Function B.
The slope of Function A is less than the slope of Function B.
The y-intercept of Function A is greater than the y-intercept of Function B.
The y-intercept of Function A is less than the y-intercept of Function B.
Transcript text: Function $A$ and Function $B$ are linear functions.
Function A Function B
\begin{tabular}{|c|c|}
\hline$x$ & $y$ \\
\hline-9 & -4 \\
\hline 7 & 12 \\
\hline 9 & 14 \\
\hline
\end{tabular}
\[
y=3 x-5
\]
Which statements are true? Select all that apply.
The slope of Function $A$ is greater than the slope of Function B.
The slope of Function $A$ is less than the slope of Function B.
The $y$-intercept of Function A is greater than the $y$-intercept of Function B.
The $y$-intercept of Function A is less than the $y$-intercept of Function B.
Solution
Solution Steps
To determine the slopes and y-intercepts of Function A and Function B, we can use the given points to find the equations of the lines. Then we can compare the slopes and y-intercepts to determine which statements are true.
Step 1: Finding the Equations of the Lines
Given the points \((-9, -4)\), \((7, 12)\), and \((9, 14)\) for Function A and Function B, we can write the equations of the lines as:
\[
\begin{aligned}
y &= 3x - 5 \quad \text{(Function A)} \\
y &= 2x + 13 \quad \text{(Function B)}
\end{aligned}
\]
Step 2: Comparing Slopes
Comparing the slopes of the two functions:
Slope of Function A: \(3\)
Slope of Function B: \(2\)
Step 3: Comparing Y-Intercepts
Comparing the y-intercepts of the two functions:
Y-intercept of Function A: \(-5\)
Y-intercept of Function B: \(13\)
Final Answer
\[
\boxed{\text{The slope of Function A is greater than the slope of Function B.}}
\]