A graph is constructed such that time (in hours) is the x-variable and distance (in miles) is the y-variable. If you plot the distance that a space shuttle in orbit travels on the graph, and it travels at a speed of 17,580 miles per hour, what is the slope of the graph?

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slope is also known as rise/run or y/x since the given unit of speed is miles/hour then the speed is the slope of the graph... thus the slope is...$$m=17,580\frac{miles}{hour}$$... inclined to the right since as length of time t (in hours) increases... the distance travelled (in miles) also increases... such as|dw:1406787550668:dw|