Interpreting Linear Graph

The graph shows the number of forks remaining as a waiter sets the tables in a restaurant.

How many forks are there initially?

• 0 forks

• 30 forks

• 60 forks

• 70 forks

What is the rate at which the number of forks changes as tables are set? (what is the gradient of the line?)

• 1

• -1

• 2.5

• -1.3

How much paper was recycled after 3 weeks?

• 35kg

• 30kg

• 40kg

• 100kg

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 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.

What is this graph showing you?

• The worlds population has been growing and will continue to grow

• The worlds population was growing but now is decreasing

• The worlds population is staying the same

What is this graph showing?

• The temperature of different volumes of water when boiling

• The time it takes for various volumes of water to boil

• The change in volume due to temperature change.

• 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

Which equation matches the graph?

• y = 2x + 3

• y = -3

• y = 2x - 3

• y = -3x + 2

What is the y-intercept of the graph?

• 3

• -3

• 2

• -2