Interpret Slopes of Linear

David runs the music-streaming service Absolute Audio. Since upgrading his app last year, David has steadily gained subscribers. This situation can be modeled as a linear relationship. What does the slope of the line tell you about the situation? Hint: find the slope.

• David had 150 subscribers when he upgraded the app

• David gained 100 subscribers every three months

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CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5

While visiting Gull Beach, Jeremiah wants to rent a bike to explore the area. He will pay an initial rental fee and an additional amount per hour he rents the bike.

This situation can be modeled as a linear relationship. What does the slope of the line tell you about the situation? Hint: what is the slope?

• Jeremiah rents the bike for 10 hours.

• Including the initial rental fee, Jeremiah will pay $25 to rent the bike for 6 hours.

• After the initial rental fee, Jeremiah will pay $0.80 per hour to rent the bike.

• After the initial rental fee, Jeremiah will pay $2.50 per hour to rent the bike

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CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5

Last weekend, Bryce sold chocolate chunk cookies to raise money for the local animal shelter. This weekend, he plans to raise more money by selling fudge brownies. The total amount Bryce raises over both weekends depends on the number of brownies he sells this weekend. This situation can be modeled as a linear relationship. What does the y-intercept of the line tell you about the situation? Hint: find the y-intercept.

• If Bryce sells 12 brownies, he will raise a total of $70 over both weekends.

• Bryce raised $40 last weekend selling cookies.

• Bryce will raise a total of $90 over both weekends.

• Bryce will raise $2.50 per brownie he sells

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CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5

What is the meaning of the slope?

• Colby's initial deposit was $100.

• Colby's initial deposit was $150

• Colby is adding $5 per year

• Colby is adding $10 per year

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CCSS.HSF.IF.B.4

The graph represents the height of a burning candle.  What is the meaning of the slope?

• the time it takes to burn the entire candle
• the change in the height of the candle each hour it is burning
• the different heights of the candle
• the original height of the candle

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CCSS.HSF.IF.B.4

Which statement below accurately represents the graph?

• $100 is earned for each hour worked
• $100 is earned for every 2 hours worked
• $500 is earned for every 8 hours worked
• $200 is earned for every 3 hours worked

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CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5

Which statement matches the graph?

• Taylor can write 6 words per minute
• Taylor can write 25 words per minute
• Taylor can write 50 words per minute
• Taylor can write 150 words per minute

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CCSS.HSF.IF.B.4