Question

Compare the function f(x)=3x-1/2 to the function shown in the graph. Which statements are correct?

Answer 1

Answer: B

Explanation:

For
`f(x)=3x-(1)/(2)`, comparing it with slope-intercept form yields that the slope is
`3` and the
`y`-intercept is
`-1/2`.

For the graphed function, the slope is
`(-4-0)/(-2-6)=(1)/(2)` and the
`y`-intercept is about
`-3`.

Since the absolute value of the slope of the graphed function is less than that of
`f(x)`, option B is correct.