The table below represents a linear function f(x) and the equation represents a function g(x): x f(x) −1 −15 0 −10 1 −5 g(x) g(x

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The table below represents a linear function f(x) and the equation represents a function g(x): x f(x) −1 −15 0 −10 1 −5 g(x) g(x

) = 2x + 8 Part A: Write a sentence to compare the slope of the two functions and show the steps you used to determine the slope of f(x) and g(x). (6 points) Part B: Which function has a greater y-intercept? Justify your answer. (4 points)

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MA_775_DIABLO [31] · Answer 1 · 2022-05-04T01:59:21+03:00

MA_775_DIABLO [31]3 years ago

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F(x) = -5x - 5. You can get this by using the slope formula and then point-slope form.

1. The slope of f(x) is steeper as that of g(x), but it is also negative whereas g (x) is positive.

2. The y intercept of g(x) is much greater than that of f(x) because 8>-5