Graphing, Handshakes, and Growth

This video tutorial covers Unit 6, Module 1, Session 2, focusing on graphing basics, plotting points, calculating tree growth, and solving a handshake problem. The session begins with an introduction to graphing on the x and y axes, followed by exercises in plotting points and identifying patterns. It then transitions to a practical problem involving the calculation of tree growth over several weeks. Finally, the video presents a challenge involving a handshake problem, where students calculate the number of handshakes in a committee. The session is designed to reinforce graphing skills, arithmetic operations, and problem-solving techniques.

What is the main focus of Unit 6 Module 1?

• Statistics and probability

• Geometry and shapes

• Algebraic equations

• Graphing and a challenge problem

When graphing, which axis represents the first number?

• Y-axis

• Z-axis

• X-axis

• W-axis

In the first quadrant, which direction do we move for the x-axis?

• Down

• Up

• Right

• Left

What is the ordered pair for moving over 2 and up 6?

• (2, -6)

• (-2, 6)

• (6, 2)

• (2, 6)

How much did the walnut tree grow from the first to the third week?

• 3 and 5/6 inches

• 2 and 1/2 inches

• 3 inches

• 4 inches

What is the common denominator used to calculate the tree's growth?

• 12

• 9

• 6

• 3

How many people are on the committee in the handshake problem?

• 6

• 7

• 8

• 9

How many handshakes does the first person make?

• 8

• 6

• 5

• 7

If three committee members arrive late, how many handshakes will occur?

• 10

• 20

• 25

• 15