1. Which panda was heavier when they were born?
- Kappa was heavier at birth (1 pound) compared to Raja (0 pounds).
2. Which panda is growing faster?
- Raja is growing faster, gaining 3 pounds per week, while Kappa gains only 2 pounds per week.
3. Which panda will weigh more at 5 weeks?
- Raja will weigh more at 5 weeks (15 pounds) compared to Kappa (11 pounds).
4. How much more will Raja weigh than Kappa at 5 weeks?
- Raja will weigh 4 pounds more than Kappa at 5 weeks.
5. Write an equation for each panda’s weight.
- Raja: W = 3w
- Kappa: W = 2w + 1
6. If the pandas continue to grow at the same rate, when will they weigh the same?
- They will never weigh the same because Raja starts at 0 and grows faster (3 pounds/week) than Kappa (2 pounds/week starting from 1 pound). Raja overtakes Kappa between week 0 and week 1 and remains heavier thereafter.
7. Two contractors on Bigfoot Laser are varnishing and clear-coating a wooden floor.
- Clear varnish: W = 247 - 2.5t (starting at 247 gallons, losing 2.5 gallons per hour)
- Clear coat: W = 235 - 2.2t (starting at 235 gallons, losing 2.2 gallons per hour)
8. Which contractor runs out of liquid first?
- Clear varnish runs out first (after 98.8 hours) compared to clear coat (after approximately 106.8 hours).
9. How long does it take for each to run out?
- Clear varnish: 98.8 hours
- Clear coat: approximately 106.8 hours
10. When will both liquids be gone?
- Both liquids will not be gone at the same time; clear varnish runs out first at 98.8 hours, and clear coat runs out later at approximately 106.8 hours.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of comparing functions worksheet answers.
