Which statement correctly compares the function shown on this graph with the function y = 4x+ 2?
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B. The function shown on the graph has a smaller rate of change but a higher starting point

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Question options obtained from a similar question are;

A. The function shown on the graph has a greater rate of change and a higher starting point

B. The function shown on the graph has a smaller rate of change but a higher starting point

C. The function shown on the graph has a greater rate of change but a lower starting point

The function shown on the graph has a smaller rate of change but a higher starting point

Explanation;

The given function with which the graph is compared is y = 4·x + 2

From the given function, we have;

The rate of change of the function is the coefficient of 'x', therefore, the rate of change of the function = 4

When y = 0, 4·x + 2 = 0,

∴ x = -2/4 = -0.5

The y-intercept is given when x = 0

∴ The y-intercept, y = 4 × 0 + 2 = 2

The starting point of the function, is (0, 2)

From the graph, we have;

The y-intercept = (0, 4)

Therefore, the starting point of the line, the y-intercept, (0, 4), is higher than the starting point of the given function, (0, 2)

The coordinates of two (clear) points on the line in the graph are (0, 4) and (-2, -2)

The rate of change of the line, m = (4 - (-2))/(0 - (-2)) = 3

Therefore, the graph has a lesser rate of change, 3, than the rate of change of the given function, 4

When compared with the given function, 'the function shown on the graph has a smaller rate of change and a higher starting point'.

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