Question

(01.06) Below are two different functions, f(x) and g(x). What can be determined about their slopes? f(x)= 4x + 2 The function g(x) going through 0, −2 and 1, 3

Answer 1

The function g(x) has a larger slope

Answer 2

y=mx+b, slope is m
so f(x)=4x+2, slope is 4




slope of line passing through (x1,y1) and (x2,y2) is (y2-y1)/(x2-x1)
so slope between (0,-2) and (1,3) is (3-(-2))/(1-0)=(3+2)/1=5/1=5

f(x) slope is 4
g(x) slope is 5