Question

he graph shows the amount of rain that falls in a given amount of time.

A graph measuring time and amount of rain. A line runs through coordinates (2, 5) and (4, 10) and shows an increase in cost as the amount increases

What is the slope of the line and what does it mean in this situation?



Select from the drop-down menus to correctly complete each statement.



The slope of the line is
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Answer 1

https://static.k12.com/nextgen_media/assets/8080354-NG_IMC_SemA_03_UT_09.png

Answer 2

Well, I am here.

Answer 3

The slope of the line is 2.5 4 5 5.5

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This means that 2.5 4 5 5.5
mm of rain falls every half hour hour 2 hours 3hours

Answer 4

One minute please

Answer 5

okie

Answer 6

Well, I am here.

Answer 7

I want you to calculate ithe slope firstly before looking at the answers. ok?

Answer 8

okie

Answer 9

Can you calculate it?

Answer 10

well how do I ?

Answer 11

Subtract the y-coordinates and divide it by the difference in a-coordinates.
as the previous one

Answer 12

ok let my try it

Answer 13

so 2-4 divided by 10 - 5?

Answer 14

I mean: (y-y) / (x-x)
not (x-x) / (y-y)

Answer 15

oh so 10 -5/2-4?

Answer 16

why 2-4?

Answer 17

@gigi1103

Answer 18

sorry lost wifi

Answer 19

No problem.

Answer 20

i thought it was 2-4 because they were both outfront

Answer 21

infront of 10 or 5

Answer 22

Take that pic.
It would clear it for you.

Answer 23

thank you

Answer 24

I thank you that you gave me that chance to help you!

Answer 25

no problem!

Answer 26

I appreciate!
Thank you for the medal!

Answer 27

no problem :)

Answer 28

wait so is it 2.5 falls very close to 2 hours?