Compare two functions given as a table, graph, equation or story
Grade 9 Math Worksheet
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A: Table
input x: minutes output y: cm 0 14 10 24 20 34 Luz compares two plants. B starts at 5 cm and grows 4 cm every 2 minutes. A is in the table. Which grows faster?
- A grows faster: 10 cm a row, and B only 4
- A grows faster: it starts at 14, and B at 5
- B grows faster: 2 cm a minute, and A only 1
Milo compares two kites. B is y = 2x + 12, with x in minutes. A is the graph. Which grows faster?
- B grows faster: it starts at 12, and A at 6
- They grow at the same rate
- A grows faster: 3 a minute, and B only 2
Noah compares two bike rides. A is in the table and B is the graph. Which grows faster?
- B grows faster: it starts at 5, and A at 2
- A grows faster: 4 km an hour, and B only 3
- B grows faster: its dots jump 9, and A only 8
A: Table
input x: minutes output y: blocks 0 8 5 13 10 18 Pia compares two robots. B starts at 3 blocks and builds 4 blocks every 2 minutes. A is in the table. Which builds faster?
- A builds faster: it starts at 8, and B at 3
- A builds faster: 5 blocks a row, and B only 4
- B builds faster: 2 blocks a minute, and A only 1
Ren compares two rockets. A is the graph and B is the table (heights in meters). How much greater is B's highest height than A's?
Tala compares two thrown balls. A is the graph and B is the table (heights in feet). How much greater is B's highest height than A's?
Zee compares two kites. A is the graph and B is the table (heights in meters). How much greater is A's highest height than B's?
Bo compares two snack carts. A is y = 3x − 12. B is the graph. What is B's x-intercept minus A's x-intercept?
B: Table
input x output y −8 0 −4 4 0 8 4 12 Esme compares two lamps. A is y = 2x + 10. B is the table. What is A's x-intercept minus B's x-intercept?
Kira compares two tents. A is y = 5x + 10. B is the graph. What is B's x-intercept minus A's x-intercept?