Interpreting Graphs of Linear Functions in Context

The graph shows the candle's height (cm) as it burns (minutes).  What does the slope MEAN?

• The candle burns 1 cm every minute.

• The candle burns 2 cm every 2 minutes.

• The candle burns 2 cm every minute.

• The candle burns 1 cm every 2 minutes.

The graph shows the height (cm) of a candle as it burns, what does the y-intercept mean?

• Candle starts at 9 cm.

• Candle start at 4.5 cm

• Candle starts at 0 cm.

• The candle ends at 5 cm

What does f(1990)=214 mean in the context of the problem?

• In 1990 there were 214 million people with health insurance

• In 214, there were 1990 people with health insurance

• When there are 1990 people, the year is 214

• None of these

What is the general trend of this line graph?

• The more you mow, the less money you make.

• You make the same amount of money regardless of how long you mow.

• The more you mow, the more money you make.

• Mowing is dangerous.

• A/F

• B/G

• C/H

• D/J

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

What is the rate of change for this graph?

What does it mean when x = 5

• The painting is $5

• Sally is charing $50 for the painting

• It took Sally 5 hours to paint that picture

• The y intercept is $50

Describe the meaning of the rate of change for this graph.

• for every 2 hours, the temp goes up by 1 degree

• the temp increases 2 degrees every hour

• the temp increases 1 degree every 2 hours

What does the slope represent in this situation?

• The sloth runs 1 feet in 3 minutes

• The sloth runs 3 feet in 1 minute

• The sloth runs fast

• The sloth runs 6 feet in 1 minute