Interpreting Slopes and Linear Equations

Interpreting Slopes and Linear Equations

Learning Target

• I can analyze slope and its meaning in linear equations.

Multiple Choice

What is the slope of the data table presented?

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 10

Multiple Choice

The slope of this graph is.....

• Zero

• Undefined

• Positive

• Negative

Multiple Choice

What is the slope of the graph? (hint: rise/run)

• -2

• 2

• 0

• 1

Expedition Work Week

• Water Pollution

• The effects of pollution to the environment.

• How can we solve this issue?

Interpreting Linear Graphs

• The graph describes the amount of money saved (y) after a given number of weeks (x).

• Describe what the point (6, 60) represents.

• There is $60 saved at 6 weeks.

Interpreting Linear Graphs

• The graph describes plant growth over time.

• Approximately, how long will it take the plant to grow to 6 cm?

• The point (4, 5) sits on the line. What does the point (4, 5) represent?

• In 4 days, the plant will be 5 cm tall.

Multiple Choice

After 2hrs, what is the temperature of the tank?

• $82\degree\ F$

• $80\degree\ F$

• $78\degree\ F$

• $76\degree\ F$