Answer:
(a) The slope of f(x) is greater than the slope of g(x)
(b) f(x) has a greater y intercept
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
Solving (a): Compare the slopes
The slope (m) of f(x) is calculated as;
This gives:
Substitute values for f(0) and f(1)
The slope of g(x) can be gotten using the following comparison
So:
Solving (b): Compare the y intercept
y intercept is when 
From the table of f(x)
From the equation of g(x)
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54153 square miles is equivalent to 34657920 acres. 750000 divided by 34657920 is about 0.022, which is also 2.2%
98 million divided by 750000 is about 1306.67, so the population density of the trees is 1306.67 trees per acre
292 million divided by 98 million is very close to 3, so about 3 boxes were produced per tree, on average
See picture for solution steps and answer.
x + y = 52
x = y - 18
Adding,
2x + y = 52 + y - 18
2x = 34
x = 17
y = x + 18 = 35
Check: x+y = 17+35 = 52, good
Answer: 17 and 35
