Slope of a Line

Question 1

The graph of a linear function is shown.

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negative

Question 2

Aaron tracks the time it takes him to mow lawns by writing coordinate points relating x, the time in hours it takes to mow a lawn, and y, the area of land mowed in acres. Two of his points are (3, 1.5) and (5, 2.5). Which statement describes the slope of the line through these two points?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Aaron’s rate for mowing lawns is 0.5 acres per hour.

Question 3

Line GH contains points G(–2, 6) and H(5, –3). What is the slope of ?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

–

Question 4

At work, Brett must check and record the internal temperature of the freezer on an hourly basis. When working properly, the temperature should remain constant over time. What word describes the slope of a line showing the temperature of the freezer as a function of time in hours when the freezer is working properly?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

zero

Question 5

Vera wants to graph a line that passes through (0, 2) and has a slope of . Which points could Vera use to graph the line? Select three options.

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(–3, 0); (3, 4); (6, 6)

Question 6

The graph of a linear function is shown.

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positive

Question 7

The graph of a linear function is shown.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

zero

Question 8

The table shows the height of water in a pool as it is being filled.

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The height of the water increases 2 inches per minute.

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