Comparing Linear Functions

Function A is represented by the equation:  $y=\frac{1}{4}x+1$  

Function B is represented by the table.

Which statement is true?

• The y-intercept of Function A is less than the y-intercept 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 equal to the y-intercept of Function B.

Who has the greater rate of change?

• CJ has a greater rate of change with 13/2
• Holland has a greater rate of change with 6
• CJ has a greater rate of change with 2/13
• They have the same rate of change.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

CCSS.8.F.A.2

CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.8.SP.A.3

Which company shows a greater rate of change?

• Water's Edge Rafts
• Ryan's Rafts

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

CCSS.8.F.A.2

CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.8.SP.A.3

Compare the rates of change. Which statement is true about functions A and B?

• They have the same rate of change
• A has a greater rate of change than B
• A and B both have negative rates of change
• A has a negative ROC and B has a positive ROC

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

CCSS.8.F.A.2

CCSS.8.F.B.4

Function A is represented by the table.

Function B is represented by the equation y = 3x - 4.

Which function has the greatest rate of change (slope)?

• Function A.

• Function B.

• Neither. They have the same slope.

• There is not enough information to answer this question.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

CCSS.8.F.A.2

Function A is represented by the equation.

Function B is represented by the graph.

What is Function A's initial value?

• ²/₃

• -2/3

• 5

• -5

Function A is represented by the equation y = 4x - 2. Function B is represented by the table.

Which of these functions has the greater rate of change?

• Function A. It's rate of change is -2.

• Function A. It's rate of change is 4.

• Function B. It's rate of change is 2.

• Function B. It's rate of change is 6.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

CCSS.8.F.A.2

CCSS.8.F.B.4

Who has a greater rate of change? (slope)

• Smith

• Harmon

• Macey

• None of the above

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

CCSS.8.F.A.2

CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.8.SP.A.3

Janet is planning her sweet sixteen birthday party. She must decide which party coordinator she should use so that she spends the least amount of money possible. Each coordinator charges an initial fee for their services, plus an additional fee depending on the number of guests that attend the party. Each coordinator's rates are shown in the image.

Which Coordinator charges the greatest initial fee for their services?

• Coordinator A

• Coordinator B

• Coordinator C

• Coordinator D