Interpreting Graphs The graph shows how gas in the fuel tank in Ed’s car changes in relation to how far he drives. 1. How much fuel does Ed initially have in his car? 2. Is the slope of the line positive or negative? 3. Calculate the slope of the line? 4. What does the slope actually mean in context of the problem? 5. If the slope of the line were 0 or positive, would it make sense as a way of describing this real-world situation? Why? The graph shows the distance Norma skateboarded over a period of time. 6. Write an equation in slope-intercept form that represents the function. 7. Describe the meaning of the y-intercept.
8. The graph shows the relationship between the number of hours Jane has been driving and the total distance she has traveled in miles. 9. A bicyclist travels at 15 miles 10. The graph shows the amount per hour. Which line best represents this scenario? of money Catherine had in an account over a 6 month period. How much was in her account initially and how much did she deposit each month? A. Bicyclist A Which statement is true? A. Jane’s speed doubles every hour. B. Jane is traveling at 30 miles per hour. C. Jane’s speed is steadily increasing during her trip. D. Jane travels farther during the 2 nd hour of her trip than she does during the 1 st hour of her trip. B. Bicyclist B A. Initial amount: $0 Monthly deposit: $300 B. Initial amount: $50 Monthly deposit: $300 C. Initial amount: $300 Monthly deposit: $50 D. Initial amount: $300 Monthly deposit: $0 C. Bicyclist C D. Bicyclist D