Answer:
The graph of g(x) has a lesser y intercept
Explanation:
Given
f(x) = 100(-x + 4)
Required
Determine the relationship between f(x) and g(x)
First, we need to get the equation of g(x).
From the question, we have that:
Initial Value = 360
Rate = -90 yearly
[It is negative because the rate shows decrement]
Hence, the equation of g(x) is:
g(x) = Initial Value + Rate * x
Where x represents number of years
g(x) = 360 + (-90 * x)
g(x) = 360 - 90x
g(x) = -90x + 360
Recall that
f(x) = 100(-x + 4)
f(x) = -100x + 400
To solve y intercept, we set x = 0.
f(0) = -100 * 0 + 400 = 0 + 400 = 400
g(0) = -90 * 0 + 360 = 0 + 360 = 360
By comparison, the graph of g(x) has a lesser y intercept
To solve x intercept, we set y = 0
For f(x)
0 = -100x + 400
100x = 400
x = 4
For g(x)
0 = -90x + 360
90x = 360
x = 4
By comparison, they have the same x intercepts.
From the list of given options, option A answers the question.