Question

Compare the data in the table and the equation.

x y
1 3
2 6
3 9


Equation: y = 4x

Which representation has the greatest slope?
The equation has the greatest slope.
The table has the greatest slope.
The table and equation have the same slope.
Their slopes cannot be determined.

Answer 1

The slope of the equation is 4.
The slope of the other function = rise / run = (6-3)/(2-1) = 3

The equation has the greatest slope.