Linear Graphs Real World

• the independent variable is distance
• the independent variable is d=25 t
• the dependent variable is time
• the dependent variable is distance

What does the slope mean in context of this graph?

• It increases 1 mile every 25 hours

• It increases 25 miles every 1 hour

• It decreases 1 mile every 25 hours

• It decreases 25 miles every 1 hour

The y-intercept of this graph is about 0.30. What does that mean in the context of this graph.

• Mailing a package costs $0.30 for 1 package

• The initial fee to mail a package is $0.30

What is the independent variable?

• Days

• Hours

• There is none

(a)  

• F

• G

• H

• J

What is the slope of this graph?

• 0

What is the y-intercept of this graph?

• 25

• 0

• 1

• d=25t

What does the y-intercept mean in context of this graph?

• The beginning distance was 0 miles

• The starting distance was 25 miles

• The intitial distance was 0 hours

• The starting distance was 25 hours

• The dependent variable is total cost
• The dependent variable is weight
• The independent variable is total cost
• The independent variable is cost of a package

The slope of this graph is about 0.34. What does that mean in the context of this graph.

• Mailing a package costs $0.34 for 1 package

• The initial fee to mail a package is $0.34