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 $5$ .

What do you know about Figure 0 for each pattern?
Hint (a):
What is the starting point for each algebraic statement?
Answer (a):
Both Figure 0s have $5$ tiles
Which pattern grows most quickly? How do you know?
Hint (b):
Which algebraic statement has greater growth?