In the table, x represents the age in years of a collectible baseball card, and y represents its value in dollars.
Cost of a Pack of Baseball Cards
Age in years, X
Value in dollars, y
5
0.75
10
5.75
15
10.75
20
15.75
Which statement is correct about the slope of the linear function that the table represents?
O The slope is positive because as the age decreases, the value increases
O The slope is positive because as the age increases, the value increases.
O The slope is negative because as the age decreases, the value decreases.
O The slope is negative because as the age increases, the value decreases.

Respuesta :

O the slope is positive because as the age increase the value increase

Answer:

Option 2 - The slope is positive because as the age increases, the value increases.

  • 5  - Age
  • 0.75  - Value

__________

  • 10  - Age
  • 5.75  - Value

__________

  • 15  - Age
  • 10.75  - Value

__________

  • 20  - Age
  • 15.75  - Value

__________

We can see that the age AND the value both increase, hence, the answer is Option 2.