Proportional Slope Verbal Descriptions

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What is the definition of rate of change?

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Rate of change is a measure of how much a quantity changes in relation to another quantity, often expressed as a ratio.

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How do you interpret a slope of 40 miles per hour in a graph?

Back

A slope of 40 miles per hour indicates that for every hour, the distance traveled is 40 miles.

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What does a slope of 2 meters per second mean?

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A slope of 2 meters per second means that for every second, the distance covered is 2 meters.

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What does the ratio 2 boys for every 1 girl represent?

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This ratio indicates that for every 1 girl, there are 2 boys, showing a relationship between the two quantities.

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How is the slope of $2 per pound interpreted in a graph?

Back

A slope of $2 per pound means that for every pound of an item, the cost increases by $2.

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What does a slope of 10 miles per week indicate?

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A slope of 10 miles per week means that every week, a distance of 10 miles is covered.

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What is the formula for calculating slope?

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Slope = (Change in y) / (Change in x) or rise/run.

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What does a negative slope indicate in a graph?

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A negative slope indicates that as one quantity increases, the other quantity decreases.

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What is the significance of a slope of 1 second per meter?

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A slope of 1 second per meter means it takes 1 second to cover 1 meter.

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How do you find the slope from a graph?

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To find the slope, select two points on the line, calculate the rise (change in y) and run (change in x), and divide rise by run.