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OpenStudy (joehoffy):

Help please in functions!

OpenStudy (joehoffy):

Maddy and Caitlin spend a certain amount of money from their money box each month to buy bracelet-making supplies. The table shows the relationship between the amount of money (y) remaining in Maddy's money box and the number of months (x): Function 1Number of Months (x) Amount Remaining (in dollars) (y) 1 100 2 80 3 60 4 40 The equation shows the relationship between the amount of money (y) remaining in Caitlin's money box and the number of months (x): Function 2: y = −18x + 120 Which statement explains which function shows a greater rate of change? Function 2 shows a greater rate of change, because Maddy spends $20 each month and Caitlin spends $18 each month. Function 2 shows a greater rate of change, because Maddy spends $100 each month and Caitlin spends $120 each month. Function 1 shows a greater rate of change, because Maddy spends $20 each month and Caitlin spends −$18 each month. Function 1 shows a greater rate of change, because Maddy spends $20 each month and Caitlin spends $18 each month.

OpenStudy (joehoffy):

OpenStudy (welshfella):

Maddy spends 20 dollars per month Caitlin spends -18 dollars???

OpenStudy (welshfella):

the negative before the 18 x shows that 18 dollars are taken from the money each month

OpenStudy (welshfella):

So C is incorrect

OpenStudy (welshfella):

so which one is correct? 'spending' is indicated by a negative but the amount spent is not negative.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

could it be A? (im the same person btw)

OpenStudy (welshfella):

maddy's rate of change is $20 and Caitlin's is 18 dollars Not A

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ITS D

OpenStudy (welshfella):

yes

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