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Compare the data in the table and the equation.

x y
2 10
3 15
4 20


Equation: y = 4.5x

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.

2 Answers

2 votes

Answer:

the table.

Explanation:

hope this helps!

User Nick Woodhams
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(The table has the greatest slope)
Because when you solve for the table:

x(2,10)y
x2(4,20)y2

you use the formula
Y2-Y
--------
X2-X And you get the slope of the graph which is 5 (So the table has a greater slope)
User SP Sandhu
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