CPM Homework Help : AC Problem 4-56

Translate these algebraic statements into words: $y = 2x + 5$ and $y = 6x + 5$ .

Answer:

The first can be stated as $y$ is twice $x$ increased by $5$ and the second can be stated as $y$ is $6$ times $x$ increased by $5$ .

Hint (a):

What is the starting point for each algebraic statement?

Answer (a):

Both Figure 0s have $5$ tiles.

Hint (b):

Which algebraic statement has greater growth?