1.3 Analyzing functions and graphs

What is happening at D?

• Stationary
• Accelerating
• Fast steady speed; moving away from the starting position
• Slower steady speed; moving away from the starting position

Which runner had a head start?

• A
• B
• C

At what time did runner A pass runner B?

• 0 seconds
• 1 second
• 2 seconds
• 3 seconds

For 1-6 Match the verbal description with the part of the graph it describes.
1. Stays the same.

• F
• A
• D
• C

2.  Slowly decreases at a CONSTANT rate

• C
• A
• F
• D

3.  Slowly increases at a CONSTANT rate.

• A
• B
• E
• D

During the second segment, which is between 50 seconds and 70 seconds, which direction as Tom moving?

• Tom was moving back towards his house
• Tom was moving down a hill
• Tom was moving towards the bus stop
• Tom was not moving

 Every morning, Tom walks along a straight road from his home to the bus stop. Below, is a graph representing Tom’s trip to school.
- What is the distance covered through the second segment, which is between 50 seconds, and 70 seconds?

• 40 meters
• 60 meters
• 80 meters
• 20 meters

Describe the situation.

• Sales decrease quickly at a constant rate, and then increase slowly at a constant rate.
• Sales stay constant, then decrease at a constant rate, and increase slowly.  

How long does it take the family to reach the beach?

• 1 hour

• 2 hours

• 3 hours

• 4 hours