Functions Modeling Change: A Preparation for Calculus, 5th Edition

Published by Wiley
ISBN 10: 1118583191
ISBN 13: 978-1-11858-319-7

Chapter 1 - Linear Functions and Change - 1.3 Linear Functions - Exercises and Problems for Section 1.3 - Exercises and Problems - Page 25: 3

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The equations are in the form $y=mx+b$. Since the first equation has the greater value of $b$, it has the greater y-intercept. Since the second equation has the greater value of $m$, it has the greater slope.
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