How to Interpret a Graph

How to Interpret a Graph

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

6th - 8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video tutorial demonstrates how to interpret a graph modeling the linear relationship between distance and time. It covers four parts: identifying what a specific point on the graph represents, calculating the average speed of a car, estimating the average speed of a second car, and estimating the total distance traveled by a third car. The tutorial uses real-world examples and mathematical calculations to explain concepts like ordered pairs, unit rates, and proportional relationships.

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7 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the point (6, 300) represent on the graph?

The car traveled 30 miles in 6 hours.

The car traveled 6 miles in 30 hours.

The car traveled 300 miles in 6 hours.

The car traveled 6 miles in 300 hours.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do you determine the average speed of the car from the graph?

By finding the slope of the line.

By adding the x and y coordinates of the points.

By measuring the length of the line.

By counting the number of points on the graph.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the average speed of the car if it travels 300 miles in 6 hours?

40 mph

60 mph

50 mph

30 mph

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How would you estimate the average speed of a car that travels 209 miles in 5 hours and 6 minutes?

By dividing 200 by 5

By dividing 209 by 5.1

By dividing 209 by 5

By dividing 210 by 5

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the estimated average speed of the second car?

60 mph

40 mph

30 mph

50 mph

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do you estimate the total distance traveled by a car moving at 61 mph for 8 hours and 28 minutes?

Multiply 61 by 8 and add 30

Multiply 60 by 8 and add 30

Multiply 61 by 8.5

Multiply 60 by 8.5

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the estimated total distance traveled by the third car?

520 miles

510 miles

500 miles

480 miles

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