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QuizMultiple Choice
Rate of Change and Introduction to Slope
Question 10 • WI-Mathematics Grade 8 A
The two graphs below compare the gallons of gasoline used and the total distance traveled for two different cars. Car 1Car 2Which comparison of the slopes of the two lines is accurate?
Answer
A
The slope of Car 1’s graph is 1 less than the slope of Car 2’s graph.B
The slope of Car 1’s graph is 5 greater than the slope of Car 2’s graph.C
The slope of Car 1’s graph is 5 less than the slope of Car 2’s graph.D
The slope of Car 1’s graph is 10 greater than the slope of Car 2’s graph.