Interpreting Graphs

Front

What does the point D represent in a graph?

Back

Fast steady speed; moving away from the starting position.

Front

What is happening in the graph between 30 and 40 minutes?

Back

Sarah is not moving.

Front

Which axis runs horizontally in a graph?

Back

x-axis.

Front

In an ordered pair, what does the first number represent?

Back

x-axis.

Front

What is the ordered pair (0,0) also known as?

Back

origin.

Front

What does it mean if a graph shows a straight horizontal line?

Back

The object is not moving.

Front

What does a steep slope in a graph indicate?

Back

The object is moving quickly.

Front

What does a downward slope in a graph represent?

Back

The object is slowing down or moving back towards the starting position.

Front

What is the purpose of the y-axis in a graph?

Back

To represent the dependent variable.

Front

What is the purpose of the x-axis in a graph?

Back

To represent the independent variable.