Analyzing Graphs of Functions

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What does a horizontal line on a graph represent?

Back

Constant speed (no change in position over time)

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What does a vertical line on a graph represent?

Back

An undefined speed (not moving)

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How can you determine who is faster between two runners on a graph?

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The runner with the steeper slope on the graph is faster.

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What does the slope of a graph indicate?

Back

The rate of change of the function (speed or velocity in motion graphs).

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What does a downward slope indicate in a distance-time graph?

Back

The object is moving back towards the starting point.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What does an upward slope indicate in a distance-time graph?

Back

The object is moving away from the starting point.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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How can you find the time when two runners meet on a graph?

Back

Look for the point where their lines intersect.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8C

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What does a flat line between two points on a graph indicate?

Back

The object is not moving during that time interval.

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CCSS.HSF.IF.B.4

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What is the significance of the y-axis in a distance-time graph?

Back

It represents the distance traveled by the object.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What is the significance of the x-axis in a distance-time graph?

Back

It represents the time elapsed.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5