The table shows the cost of a taxi, given the number of miles traveled. Calculate the slope and explain the meaning.

The taxi charges $0.30 for every mile traveled.

The taxi charges $1.00 for every mile traveled.

The taxi charges $1.30 for every mile traveled.

The taxi charges $2.50 for every mile traveled.

The table shows the amount of water in a pool as it drains. Calculate the slope and explain what it means.

2.4 gallons of water are drained from the pool each hour.

2.4 gallons of water are added to the pool each hour.

41 gallons of water are added to the pool each hour.

41 gallons of water are drained from the pool each hour.

The graph shows the height of a candle after the given number of minutes. Calculate the slope and state its meaning.

The candle decreases in height by 1/10 of an inch every minute.

The candle increases in height by 1/10 of an inch every minute.

The candle decreases in height by 1/2 of an inch every minute.

The candle increases in height by 1/2 of an inch every minute.

The weight of Brandi's luggage is represented by the equation y = 40x, where y represents the weight in lbs and x represents the number of bags. The weight of Javier's luggage is represented in the graph. Compare their rates.

Brandi's luggage weighs more because it weighs 40 lbs per bag.

Javier's luggage weighs more because it weighs 40lbs per bag.

Brandi's luggage weighs more because it weighs 30 lbs per bag.

Javier's luggage weighs more because it weighs 30 lbs per bag.

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8.F.A.2, 8.EE.B.5, HSF.LE.B.5

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the slope of the following graph?

m = 80

m = 20

m = 40

m = 160

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A climber is on a hike. After 2 hours he is at an altitude of 400 feet. After 6 hours, he is at an altitude of 700 feet. What is the average rate of change?

75 ft/h

.013 ft/h

116.7 ft/h

200ft/h

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CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.HSF.IF.B.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The graph shows the amount of gas a tractor uses given the number of miles traveled. What does the slope tell you?

1/20 of a gallon of gas in increased every mile driven.

1/20 of a gallon of gas is used every mile driven.

4 gallons of gas is increased every mile drive.

5 gallons of gas is used every mile driven.

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CCSS.HSF.IF.B.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The graph shows the cost of candy as a function of the weight of the candy. Calculate the slope.

$2.66 for every ounce of candy bought

$3 for every ounce of candy bought

$0.50 for every ounce of candy bought

$0.38 for every ounce of candy bought

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CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The total cost (y) at Six Flags can be modeled by y=1.5x+20 where x is the number of rides you ride. Splash Down Dune's can be modeled by y = 2.4x + 15. Which has the steeper slope?

Six Flags

Splash Down Dunes

They are the same

Tags

CCSS.8.F.A.2

CCSS.HSF.IF.C.9

DRAG AND DROP QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

P4 B-C. Of the two lines with positive slope, (a) rises more steeply.
Of the two lines with negative slope, (b) falls more steeply.

Line 3

Line 2

Line 4

Line 1

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CCSS.8.F.A.2

CCSS.HSF.IF.C.9

FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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CCSS.8.F.A.2

CCSS.HSF.IF.C.9

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Comparing Slopes with Application

18 questions

What is the slope of the following graph?

A climber is on a hike. After 2 hours he is at an altitude of 400 feet. After 6 hours, he is at an altitude of 700 feet. What is the average rate of change?

The graph shows the amount of gas a tractor uses given the number of miles traveled. What does the slope tell you?

The graph shows the cost of candy as a function of the weight of the candy. Calculate the slope.

The total cost (y) at Six Flags can be modeled by y=1.5x+20 where x is the number of rides you ride. Splash Down Dune's can be modeled by y = 2.4x + 15. Which has the steeper slope?

P4 B-C. Of the two lines with positive slope, (a) rises more steeply.
Of the two lines with negative slope, (b) falls more steeply.

D. Line 4 has a slope of 1/2. Line 1 has a slope of -1. Of these two lines, which is steeper? How can you tell from the given slopes?
|-1| _ |1/2|

Which equation has a steeper slope?

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What is the slope of the following graph?

A climber is on a hike. After 2 hours he is at an altitude of 400 feet. After 6 hours, he is at an altitude of 700 feet. What is the average rate of change?

The graph shows the amount of gas a tractor uses given the number of miles traveled. What does the slope tell you?

The graph shows the cost of candy as a function of the weight of the candy. Calculate the slope.

The total cost (y) at Six Flags can be modeled by y=1.5x+20 where x is the number of rides you ride. Splash Down Dune's can be modeled by y = 2.4x + 15. Which has the steeper slope?

P4 B-C. Of the two lines with positive slope, ​ (a) rises more steeply.Of the two lines with negative slope, ​ (b) falls more steeply.

D. Line 4 has a slope of 1/2. Line 1 has a slope of -1. Of these two lines, which is steeper? How can you tell from the given slopes?|-1| _ |1/2|

Which equation has a steeper slope?

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P4 B-C. Of the two lines with positive slope, (a) rises more steeply.
Of the two lines with negative slope, (b) falls more steeply.

D. Line 4 has a slope of 1/2. Line 1 has a slope of -1. Of these two lines, which is steeper? How can you tell from the given slopes?
|-1| _ |1/2|