Interpreting Graphs from Scenarios

What label is along the y-axis in this graph?

• Copyright 2007

• Lines

• Age in Years

• Number of Teens

How many people have two or less books in their desk?

• 4

• 5

• 6

• 7

What is the dependent variable on the graph (y-axis)?

• Metro Bicycle Shop Weekly Sales

• Bicycles Sold

• Types of Bicycles

Choose the best graph that describes the statement.

• A

• B

• C

• D

Match the following This graph shows the population of mice in a study, modeled as a function of time. The study begins on day 0 and ends on day 200. Select True or False for each statement.

• True

• The mouse population was the greatest around day 160.

• True

• The mouse population was decreased between day 40 and day 80.

• True

• The least number of mice during the study was 130.

• False

• There are two intervals of time where the mouse population decreases.

A bird flies out of its nest.  This graph represents the distance it flies from its nest (in meters) as a function of time (in seconds).

Place a X to mark the point on the graph that represents the bird’s greatest distance from its nest.

Place a O to mark the point that represents the bird’s return to its nest.

a

b

O

X

This question has two parts.

A student rode his bicycle from his home to a park.

• He rode home from the park following the same route.

• He took two rest breaks during his ride, including one at the park.

This graph shows the relationship between the time and the total distance the student rode his bicycle.

Part A

Based on the graph, determine which statements about the student’s bicycle ride are true.

Select “True” or “False” for each statement.

Match the following This graph shows the population of mice in a study, modeled as a function of time. The study begins on day 0 and ends on day 200. Select True or False for each statement.

• True

• There are two intervals of time where the mouse population decreases.

• True

• The mouse population was the greatest around day 160.

• False

• The least number of mice during the study was 130.

• True

• The mouse population was decreased between day 40 and day 80.

Based on the graph titled "Sales of Shoes," the sales of shoes decrease between week 4 and week 5.

(a)  

• True

• False

This graph represents (a)   .

• Constant Speed

• Acceleration

• Not moving