SOLUTION: https://www.usatestprep.com/modules/gallery/files/222/22255/22255.JPG Function 2 x y 2 3 3 5 4 7 5 9 A) Function 1 has a greater rate of change by 2 Eliminate B)

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Function 2
x y
2 3
3 5
4 7
5 9
A) Function 1 has a greater rate of change by 2
Eliminate
B) Function 2 has a greater rate of change by 2
C) Function 1 has a greater rate of change by 3/2
D) Function 2 has a greater rate of change by 3/2

Answer by MathLover1(20849)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Function 1:
given points

(,) and (,)

use these two points to find slope :

now we can find its equation even not necessary to answer your question

...use one point to find :


equation is:


Function 2
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|
|
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........use two points to find slope (rate of change):
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.....use one point to find :
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equation is:


Function 1 rate of change is and Function 2 rate of change is
since , your answer is:
D) Function 2 has a greater rate of change by

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