Comparing Rates of Change

• Equation A

• Equation B

• They have the same slope

• This cannot be determined.

• Equation A

• Equation B

• They have the same steepness.

• This cannot be determined

A biologist is scuba diving. The graph shows the biologist rising over time.

At what elevation did the biologist start going up?

• 6.5

• -80

• 6

• 12.5

A coworker of the biologist is scuba diving. The table shows the coworker's descent in elevation over time.

At what elevation did the coworker start descending?

• -20

• -76

• -132

• -188

Which line is the steepest?

• Line A

• Line B

• Line C

• Line A and C

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Match the graphs to their rate of change.

*Hint: pay attention to direction and steepness*

• 10

• 
• 3

• 
• -7

• 
• -3

• 

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

Mathematical Equivalence

ON