Comparing Slopes with Application

What is the rate of change (slope) to rent a raft from Water's Edge Rafts?

• $6 per hour

• $5 per hour

• $1 for 6 hours

• $1 for 5 hours

• The rate of change of f(x) is less than the rate of change of g(x)
• The rate of change of f(x) is greater than the rate of change of g(x) 
• The y intercept of f(x) is equal to the rate of change of g(x) 
• The y intercept of f(x) is greater than the rate of change of g(x)

The cost of Nate’s service is described by y = 4x + 6. The table shows the cost of Beth’s service. Compare their rates.

• Nate's service has a higher rate of $4.

• Beth's service has a higher rate of $10.

• Nate's service has a higher rate of $6.

• Beth's service has a higher rate of $5.

The cost of Patrick’s texting is described by y = 0.03x + 5. The cost of Melanie’s texting is shown in the table. Which service has a cheaper rate?

• Patrick’s service has a cheaper rate of $0.30 per text.

• Melanie's service has a cheaper rate of $0.25 per text.

• Patrick’s service has a cheaper rate of $0.03 per text.

• Melanie's service has a cheaper rate of $1.25 per text.

Jason runs at a pace of 7 miles per hour and his friend runs at a pace represented by the equation y = 6x where y is distance in miles and x is time in hours. Who runs faster?

• Jason because he runs at a pace of 6 miles per hour.

• His friend because he runs at a pace of 6 miles per hour.

• Jason because he runs at a pace of 7 miles per hour.

• His friend because he runs at a pace of 7 miles per hour.

Compare the rates that each rental store charges per hour.

• Water's Edge Rafts has a lower rate because they charge $6 per hour.

• Water's Edge Rafts has a lower rate because they charge $5 per hour.

• Ryan's Rafts has a lower rate because they charge $2.25 per hour.

• Ryan's Rafts has a lower rate because they charge $15.00 per hour.

• How many minutes she was on the phone

• What Tara pays per minute

• How much Tara had to pay before she even made any calls

• How much Tara owes at the end of each month

Which statement is true?

• The slope of Function A is greater than the slope of Function B

• The slope of function A is less than the slope of function B.

Which statement is true?

• The slope of function A is greater than the slope of function B.

• The slope of function A is less than the slope of function B.

Which statement is correct?

• The slope of function A is greater than the slope of function B.

• The slope of function A is less than the slope of function B.