Answer:
Option 1 - Year 0
Explanation:
Given : Two different plants grow each year at different rates, which are represented by the functions
and
.
To find : What is the first year the f(x) height is greater than the g(x) height?
Solution :
We have given two functions
and
.
According to question,
The f(x) height is greater than the g(x) height,
i.e.


Subtract -5x both side,


Multiply both side by -1,
As number of years cannot be negative.
So, The first year the f(x) height is greater than the g(x) height is year 0.
Therefore, Option 1 is correct.