Question

Four different linear functions are represented below.

Function 1
(see graph)

Function 2
x y
-2 0
-1 2
0 4
1 6
2 8

Function 3
y = 3x + 2

Function 4
The slope is -1 and the y-intercept is -3

Which functions have graphs with slopes less than -2?

Answer 1

Function 3 has a slope of less than -2 (-3).

Explanation:

See the attached worksheet. The slopes for each line are either computed or summarized. Slope is the Rise/Run of a line. The rise is the change in the y value and the run is the change in the x that gives "rise" to the y value.