PencilGo

Grade 9 · Math · Algebra 1

9th grade Compare two functions given as a table, graph, equation or story worksheet

6 printable versionsChallenge Me10 questions · answer keyFree · no account

Level: Building Confidence · On Level · Challenge Me

When it’s done, scan the sheet with your phone and PencilGo marks it and picks the next one. Create a free account

Version
Print

Compare two functions given as a table, graph, equation or story

Grade 9 Math Worksheet - Challenge Me

NameDate

Circle the best answer, or write your answer on the line.

  1. Read this first

    B: Table

    input woutput B
    015
    116
    217
  2. Luz compares two savings jars. A starts at $3 and gains $4 each week. B is in the table. In which week does A first have more than B?

  3. Milo compares two plants (cm after w weeks). A is 4 + 6w. B is in the table. In which week does A first have more than B?

  4. Noah compares two snail trails (cm after w minutes). A is 1 + 3w. B is the graph. In which minute does A first pass B?

  5. Ren compares two plants. A is the graph. B is y = 2x + 9. Which statement is true?

    • B grows faster and starts higher
    • B grows faster; A starts higher
    • A grows faster; B starts higher
  6. B: Table

    input xoutput y
    03
    29
    415
  7. Tala compares two bouncing balls. A is "starts at 14 and grows 2 each second". B is the table. Which statement is true?

    • A grows faster; B starts higher
    • B grows faster; A starts higher
    • A grows faster and starts higher
  8. Zee compares two bike rides. A is y = 5x + 1. B is the graph. Which statement is true?

    • A grows faster; B starts higher
    • B grows faster; A starts higher
    • B grows faster and starts higher
  9. B: Table

    input woutput B
    04
    212
    420
  10. Bo compares two plants. A gains 18 cm every 3 weeks. B is in the table (cm after w weeks). What is A's rate per week minus B's rate per week?

  11. Esme compares two savings jars. A saves $20 every 4 weeks. B is in the table (dollars after w weeks). What is A's rate per week minus B's rate per week?

  12. Jun compares two hikes. A walks 15 km every 5 days. B is the graph (km after d days). What is A's rate per day minus B's rate per day?

  13. B: Table

    input moutput B
    04
    319
    634
  14. Kira compares two buckets. A fills 40 liters every 5 minutes. B is in the table (liters after m minutes). What is A's rate per minute minus B's rate per minute?

PencilGopencilgo.com

9th grade Compare two functions given as a table, graph, equation or story worksheet – printable
Print: 123456

About this worksheet

Compare functions in different forms. Every version has 10 questions, and the answer key prints on the second page.

What your child will learn

  • I can compare a y-intercept, a rate, a value and an x-intercept across a table, a graph, an equation and a story.
  • I can compare maximums read from a graph and a table.
  • I can turn "18 cm every 3 weeks" into a rate and compare it with a table.

Standard: F-IF.C.9

Words to know

y-intercept (start): The output when the input is 0.

rate: The output change for 1 step of input.

maximum: The highest output the function reaches.

x-intercept: The input where the output is 0.

Common mistakes

Your child subtracted in the opposite order from the question.

Your child compared the rates when the question asked for the y-intercepts.

Your child compared where the two start instead of how fast they change.

What to say

Ask: which number does the question say comes first?

Ask: what is the y-intercept, the output at input 0?

Ask: how much does each one change for 1 more step of input?

Questions parents ask

What is the most common mistake with compare two functions given as a table, graph, equation or story?

Your child subtracted in the opposite order from the question.

How can I help my child with compare two functions given as a table, graph, equation or story?

Ask: which number does the question say comes first?

Are these 9th grade math worksheets free to print?

Yes. All 6 printable versions at each level are free to print, with the answer key, and no account is needed.

More algebra 1

See all Algebra 1

Every sheet you scan goes into your child’s record: dated, marked and ready for the year-end portfolio. Homeschool records