1. Which panda is heavier when they were born?
- Kappa is heavier at birth (7 pounds) compared to Misha (5 pounds).
2. Which panda is growing faster?
- Kappa is growing faster because it gains 3 pounds per week, while Misha gains only 2 pounds per week.
3. Which panda will weigh more after 10 weeks?
- Kappa will weigh more after 10 weeks.
- Misha: y = 2(10) + 5 = 25 pounds
- Kappa: y = 3(10) + 7 = 37 pounds
4. What would be the weight of each panda at the beginning of the chart?
- At week 0 (beginning), Misha weighs 5 pounds and Kappa weighs 7 pounds.
5. Clear weighing more than 200 pounds after 6 weeks? How much does it weigh?
- Yes, Clear weighs 230 pounds after 6 weeks.
- W = 235 - 2.5t → W = 235 - 2.5(6) = 235 - 15 = 220 pounds (correction: 220, not 230)
6. Who is losing weight faster?
- Clear is losing weight faster (2.5 pounds per week) compared to Oliver (1 pound per week).
7. Is there a time when Clear and Oliver weigh the same?
- Set equations equal: 235 - 2.5t = 245 - t → 235 - 245 = -t + 2.5t → -10 = 1.5t → t = -10/1.5 ≈ -6.67 weeks
- No, they never weigh the same during the observed period (positive time).
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of comparing functions worksheet answers.
