Answer:
a) F
b) B, E, D
Explanation:
a) The segment with the greatest gradient has the largest change in y-values per unit change in x-values
From the given option, the rate of change of the y to the x-values of B = the gradient = (4 units)/(2 units) = 2
The gradient of F = (-3units)/(1 unit) = -3
The gradient of A = 4/4 = 1
The gradient of C = -2/5
The gradient of D = 2/6 = 1/3
The gradient of E = 3/4
The segment with the greatest gradient is F
b) The steepest segment has the higher gradient
From their calculated we have;
The gradient of segment B = 2 therefore, B is steeper than E that has a gradient of 3/4, and E is steeper than D, as the gradient of D = 1/3
Therefore, we have;
B, E, D.