Apply Slope to Real World Situations

The cost of an adult visiting the Texas Zoo in Victoria is shown in the table. Which function describes this relationship

• y = 2x

• y = 2x + 4

• y = 4x

• y = 8x

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CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

The table outlines the cost of a monthly gym membership. Which equation best represents this relationship?

• T = 45m

• T = 30m + 25

• T = 30m + 15

• T = 15m

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CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

Justin placed a glass of water on his desk. The table shows the height of the water level each day at noon. Which equation best represents the relationship between h and d?

• h = 4 + 2d

• h = 10 – d

• h = 10 – 2d

• h = 12 – 2d

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CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

What is the meaning of rate of change in the context of the problem?

• The distance to New York City  increases by 55 miles per hour.

• New York City is 55 miles away at the start of the trip.

• The distance to New York City decreases by 55 miles per hour.

• It takes 55 minutes to get to New York City.

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CCSS.HSF.IF.B.4

In the context of a graph representing a business's profit over time, what does a slope of zero indicate?

• The business is losing money.

• The business is gaining money at a constant rate.

• The business's profit is not changing over time.

• The business's profit is unpredictable.

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CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5

In order to join a gym, there is a $125 startup fee and a $45 per month. Interpret the slope of the scenario.

• The startup fee.

• Total amount paid.

• The price per month.

• The # of months attending.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

In a real-life scenario, if a road rises 6 meters for every 100 meters forward, what is the slope of this road?

• 6

• 100

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

• 4 meters

• 5 meters

• 3 meters

• 2 meters

The cost of a  cheese pizza is $15.00.  Each topping is an additional $ .75   What is the slope in the situation?

• $15.75

• $15.00

• $17.00

• .75

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

If a car travels 120 miles in 3 hours, what is the slope of its distance vs. time graph?

• 40 miles/hour

• 80 miles/hour

• 120 miles/hour

• 360 miles/hour

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5