Explanation
Correct answer: C.
Choice C is correct. A line in the xy-plane that passes through the points and has slope , where . The equation of the line can be written in the form , where is the y-intercept represented by . One of the lines shown in the graph passes through the points and . Substituting for , for , for , and for in the equation yields , or . Substituting for and for in the equation yields . Therefore, an equation of this line is . Similarly, the other line shown in the graph passes through the points and . Substituting for , for , for , and for in the equation yields , or . Substituting for and for in the equation yields . Therefore, an equation of this line is . So, the functions and could be represented by and .
Desmos solution:
Note: Graph both relationships and compare their vertical-axis intercepts and shared output when the input is 11 with the given graph.
Enter in Desmos:
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Why the other choices are wrong
Choice A
Choice A is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.
Choice B
Choice B is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.
Choice D
Choice D is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.