Answer
The rate of change of both functions is 2.
Explanation
To know the statement that best compares the rate of change of the two functions, we need to first calculate the rate of change for each function.
Rate of change of function A
Using x₁ = 7, y₁ = 14, x₂ = 8 and y₂ = 16
Rate of change = Δy/Δx
Δy = (y₂ - y₁) = 16 - 14 = 2
Δx = (x₂ - x₁) = 8 - 7 = 1
⇒ Rate of change = 2/1 = 2
Rate of change of function B
From the graph
Using coordinate x₁ = 2, y₁ = 4, x₂ = 3 and y₂ = 6
Rate of change = Δy/Δx
Δy = (y₂ - y₁) = 6 - 4 = 2
Δx = (x₂ - x₁) = 3 - 2 = 1
⇒ Rate of change = 2/1 = 2
Since the rate of both functions are the same (2), then the statement that best compares the rate of change of the two functions in the options given is "The rate of change of both functions is 2"
