Interpreting the Unit Rate as Slope

Compare the slope of the graph and the unit rate of change in the snow level. What do you notice?

The point (_____) tells you the slope of the graph and the unit rate of change in the snow level.

Find the slope of the graph using the points (1, 2) and (5, 10). Remember that the slope is the constant rate of change.

Find the unit rate of snowfall in inches per hour. Don't forget to include units in your answer.

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8.4.B

Which variable represents slope?

• y

• m

• x

• b

TEKS: 8.4B

• A

• B

• C

• D

Alicia drove at a constant speed and traveled 182.4 miles in 3 hours. What is her rate in miles per hour?

• 60.8 hours per mile

• 547.2 miles per hour

• 56 miles per hour

• 60.8 miles per hour

• Taylor can write 6 words per minute
• Taylor can write 25 words per minute
• Taylor can write 50 words per minute
• Taylor can write 150 words per minute

What is the unit rate for the rain fall?

• 2 cm per hour

• 1 cm per hour

• ¹/₂ cm per hour

• 4 cm per hour