Analyzing Graphs of Linear Functions

What is happening at D?

• Stationary

• Accelerating

• Fast steady speed; moving away from the starting position

• Slower steady speed; moving away from the starting position

Which runner had a head start?

• A

• B

• C

At what time did runner A pass runner B?

• 0 seconds

• 1 second

• 2 seconds

• 3 seconds

Slowly increases at a CONSTANT rate.

• A

• B

• E

• D

The distance-time graphs shown represent the motion of a car. Which of the following graphs represents the car at constant speed?

• graph A

• graph B

• graph C

• graph D

For 1-6 Match the verbal description with the part of the graph it describes.
Stays the same.

• F

• A

• D

• C

Carissa rows a boat part of the time and uses the motor part of the time. When she fishes, she anchors the boat in one place. Based on steepness, what section(s) does she row the boat?

• Section A

• Section B

• Section C

• Section D

Carissa rows a boat part of the time and uses the motor part of the time. When she fishes, she anchors the boat in one place. Based on steepness, what section(s) does she use the motor?

• Section A

• Section B

• Section C

• Section D

On what interval is the graph INCREASING?

• Between 7 and 12 seconds

• Between 0 and 1 seconds

• Between 1 and 5 seconds

• Between 12 and 13.5 seconds

On what interval is the graph CONSTANT?

• Between 8 and 12 seconds

• Between 0 and 4 seconds

• Between 1 and 5 seconds

• Between 12 and 13.5 seconds