3-1 Slope and Rate of Change

3-1 Slope and Rate of Change

A.3b (R) I can CALCULATE the rate of change of a linear function when given a graph.

Poll

My favorite Thanksgiving food is:

• Turkey

• Dressing / Stuffing

• Mashed Potatoes

• Sweet Potatoes

• None of the above

3-1 Slope and Rate of Change

I can CALCULATE the rate of change of a linear equation represented TABULARLY.

Multiple Choice

Find the rate of change of the pallet weight with respect to the number of boxes.

• 1/5 lbs/box

• 5 lbs/box

Multiple Choice

Find the rate of change.

• $0.75 / customer

• $1.33/customer

Multiple Choice

Find the rate of change of the temperature over time.

• $-\frac{3}{10}$

• $-\frac{10}{3}$

Multiple Choice

Did Jacob meet his goal?

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

What is the RATE OF CHANGE for a "Savings of $11 every 3 weeks" and which line best matches this?

•  $-7$ , A

•  $\frac{9}{2}$  ,B

•  $\frac{11}{3}$  , C

Multiple Choice

What is the RATE OF CHANGE for "Saving $9 every 2 weeks" and which line best represents this situation?

• $-7$ , A

• $\frac{9}{2}$ , B

• $\frac{11}{3}$ , C

Multiple Choice

Evan graphed a horizontal line. Which of the following is a true statement about the graph?

• The graph is not a function.

• The graph has an undefined slope.

• The graph has a slope of 0.

• The graph must be proportional.

Multiple Choice

Carlie graphed a line with a negative slope. What must be true about the graph?

• The graph decreases from left to right.

• The graph increases from left to right.

• The graph must cross (0.0)

• The graph must be contained in Quadrants III and IV.

Multiple Choice

What is the rate of change for "spending $7 per week" and which line best represents this situation?

• $-7$ , A

• $\frac{9}{2}$ , B

• $\frac{11}{3}$ , C

Poll

I can calculate rate of change

• Yes!

• I think so.

• No, I am lost.