Comparing Functions and Initial Value

Compare the initial values of each function.

• The initial value of item I is greater than the initial value of item II.

• The initial value of item I is equal to the initial value of item II.

• The initial value of item II is greater than the initial value of item I.

• y

• m

• x

• b

Determine if the following functions are increasing or decreasing.

• Both functions are decreasing.

• The function in item I is increasing, and the function in item II is decreasing.

• The function in item I is decreasing, and the function in item II is increasing.

• Both functions are increasing.

Compare the initial values of the functions.

• Both functions have the same initial value.

• The initial value of item I is greater than the initial value of item II.

• The initial value of item II is greater than the initial value of item I.

Which linear function has the greatest slope?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which kitten grows fastest? What is it's rate of change?

• Kitten A with a rate of change of 3

• Kitten B with a rate of change of 4

• Kitten A with a rate of change of 4

• Kitten B with a rate of change of 3

Tim bought a new phone. He paid $125 on the day of purchase, then $50 per month until it was paid off. What is the initial value in this situation?

• 50

• 125

What is the definition of function?

• Has inputs and outputs

• Every input has only ONE output

• Inputs have different outputs every time

• x-values and y-values

• 3

• 7

• 10

• 0

• Starting with $5 and losing $2 each day

• Starting with $2 and gaining $5 each day

• Starting with $5 and gaining $2 each day

• Starting with $2 and losing $5 each day