8th Math 4.4 Unit Rate as Slope

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What is a unit rate?

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A unit rate is a comparison of two different quantities when they are combined together. It expresses how much of one quantity corresponds to one unit of another quantity.

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How do you calculate the unit rate?

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To calculate the unit rate, divide the quantity of one item by the quantity of another item, ensuring the second quantity is 1.

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If Justin can type 408 words in 4 minutes, how many words can he type per minute?

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102 words per minute.

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What does the slope of a graph represent in a real-world context?

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The slope represents the rate of change between two quantities, indicating how one quantity changes in relation to another.

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Dixie pays $6 for 4 bags of chips. What is the cost per bag?

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$1.50 per bag.

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If a store has 120 customers in 6 hours, what is the unit rate in customers per hour?

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20 customers per hour.

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What is the formula for calculating slope?

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Slope (m) = (change in y) / (change in x).

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If Jose rode his bike 9 miles in 30 minutes, what is his speed in miles per hour?

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18 miles per hour.

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What is the significance of a slope of 0 in a graph?

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A slope of 0 indicates that there is no change in the y-value as the x-value changes, representing a horizontal line.

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What does a negative slope indicate?

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A negative slope indicates that as one quantity increases, the other quantity decreases.