To determine which of the graphs' slope is greater, we need to figure out what the slope for each graph in order to compare them.
Slope Formula: rise/run
For Water's Edge Rafts, let's use the two coordinates (1.6) and (6,36).
Then, once we have our coordinates, we can plug it into the slope formula to find the slope.
36 - 6 / 6 -1 = 30/5
30/5 = 6
The slope for Water's Edge Rafts is 6x.
Also, there is no y-intercept or (b) since it began at the origin.
Next, let's find the slope of Ryan's Rafts.
For Ryan's Rafts, let's use the coordinates (1,15) and (2,17.25)
Same thing, plug it into the slope formula.
17.25 - 15 / 2 - 1 = 2.25/1
2.25/1 = 2.25
The slope for Ryan's Rafts is 2.25x
Therefore, Water's Edge Rafts has a greater slope than Ryan's Rafts.
