Brian and Cyril spend a certain amount of money from their money box each month to buy plants.
The table shows the relationship between the amount of money (y) remaining in Brian's money box and the number of months (x):
Function 1:
Number of Months
(x) Amount Remaining (dollars)
(y)
1 65
2 59
3 53
4 47
The equation shows the relationship between the amount of money, y, remaining in Cyril's money box and the number of months, x.
Function 2:
y = −8x + 65
Which statement explains which function shows a greater rate of change? (1 point)
Function 2 shows a greater rate of change, because Cyril spends $8 each month and Brian spends $6 each month.
Function 2 shows a greater rate of change, because Cyril spends $65 each month and Brian spends $18 each month.
Function 1 shows a greater rate of change, because Brian spends $18 each month and Cyril spends $57 each month.
Function 1 shows a greater rate of change, because Brian spends $6 each month and Cyril spends −$8 each month.
