Function A and Function B are linear functions.
Function A
x y
-8 2
-4 3
8 6
Function B
y = (1/2)x + 1
Which statement is true?
The y-intercept of Function A is greater than the y-intercept of Function B.
The y-intercept of Function A is less than the y-intercept of Function B.
To determine the y-intercept of Function A, we need to find the point where the line crosses the y-axis (where x = 0).
From the given points of Function A:
– When ( x = -8 ), ( y = 2 )
– When ( x = -4 ), ( y = 3 )
– When ( x = 8 ), ( y = 6 )
We can calculate the slope (m) between two of these points, say (-4, 3) and (8, 6):
[
m = frac{y_2 – y_1}{x_2 – x_1} = frac{6 – 3}{8 – (-4)} = frac{3}{12} = frac{1}{4}
]
Using the slope, we can express the linear equation of Function A in slope-intercept form ( y = mx + b ).
We can use one of the points, such as (-4, 3), to find the y-intercept (b):
[
3 = frac{1}{4}(-4) + b
]
[
3 = -1 + b
]
[
b = 4
]
So, the y-intercept of Function A is ( 4 ).
For Function B, the equation is given as:
[
y = frac{1}{2}x + 1