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1.The graph below displays the distance from Luishome as he walks his dog in his neighborhood. Describe the
change in the distance from his home over time.

SOLUTION:
Starting at the origin, look at the relationship between time and the distance traveled. Note which sections of the
graphincrease,decrease,orshownochange.

Sample answer: Luis starts out from his home. He walks away from his home, stops to let the dog run around, and
walks further away from home. Then he walks towards home.
2.The graph below displays the speed of a city bus as it stops frequently to pick up passengers. Describe the change in
the speed over time.

SOLUTION:
Look at the relationship between time and speed. Note which sections of the graph increase,
decrease, or show no change.

Sample answer: The speed of the bus increases at a constant rate, then remains constant, and then slows down. As
it is picking up passengers, the speed is zero. This pattern continues.
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it is picking up passengers, the speed is zero. This pattern continues.
3.A grand piano that is over 100 years old has increased in value rapidly from when it was first purchased. Sketch a
qualitative graph to represent this situation.

SOLUTION:

Sample answer: Label the vertical axis Value.Label the horizontal axis Time.The origin represents the value
when the grand piano was purchased. Sketch the shape of the graph. The value of the grand piano increases over
time, so sketch a linear graph with a positive slope.

4.An athlete alternates between running and walking during a workout. Sketch a qualitative graph to represent this
situation.

SOLUTION:
Sample answer: Label the vertical axis Distance.Label the horizontal axis Time.Sketch the shape of the graph.
The distance the athlete travels increases over time, so sketch an increasing function. The athlete alternates between
runningandwalking,travelingatagreaterrateduringrunningthanwalking.

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4.An athlete alternates between running and walking during a workout. Sketch a qualitative graph to represent this
situation.

SOLUTION:
Sample answer: Label the vertical axis Distance.Label the horizontal axis Time.Sketch the shape of the graph.
The distance the athlete travels increases over time, so sketch an increasing function. The athlete alternates between
runningandwalking,travelingatagreaterrateduringrunningthanwalking.

5.Reason Abstractly Use the graph below which displays the rate at which Hector hiked along a path.

a. What situation could the horizontal line segment represent?

b. What situation could the vertical line segment represent?
c. Did Hectors rate increase or decrease during the first portion of his hike? Explain your reasoning.
SOLUTION:
a. Sample answer: The graph shows the change in Hector's hiking rate over time. So, the horizontal line segment
could represent the period of time that Hector hiked at a steady rate.

b. Sample answer: The graph shows the change in Hector's hiking rate over time. So, the vertical line segment could
represent Hector suddenly stopping during his hike.

c. During the first portion of Hector's hike, the graph rises from left to right. So, Hector's rate increased at the
beginning of the hike.
6.Persevere with Problems Use the graph below which displays the speed of a car as time increases. Draw a
the distance the car travels as time increases.

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b. Sample answer: The graph shows the change in Hector's hiking rate over time. So, the vertical line segment could
represent Hector suddenly stopping during his hike.

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6.Persevere with Problems Use the graph below which displays the speed of a car as time increases. Draw a
qualitative graph that represents the distance the car travels as time increases.

SOLUTION:
Sample answer: The speed of the car increases at a constant rate, then remains constant, and then slows down at a
constant rate. So, the distance the car travels increases over time until the car comes to a stop. Label the vertical
axis Distance.Label the horizontal axis Time.Sketch the shape of the graph. As time increases, the distance
increases at a varied rate and then levels off when the car stops.

7.Reason Inductively A tree grows steadily. When it reaches a specific height, it stops growing. Which graph
displays this relationship? Explain your reasoning to a classmate.

SOLUTION:
Sample answer: Graph A increases from left to right at a constant rate then levels off. This represents a tree
growing steadily before it stops growing. Graph B represents a tree growing steadily and then decreasing its height
steadily. Graph C represents a tree that does not grow at first and then grows steadily.
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SOLUTION:
Sample answer: Graph A increases from left to right at a constant rate then levels off. This represents a tree
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growing steadily
before it stops growing. Graph B represents a tree growing steadily and then decreasing its height
steadily. Graph C represents a tree that does not grow at first and then grows steadily.
8.The graph represents the height of a rocket being launched.

Which statement is true?

A. The graph is decreasing.
B. The graph is increasing.
C. The graph remains constant.
D. The graph is linear
SOLUTION:
The graphs shows that the height of the rocket increases at varied rates during launch. This is choice B.
9.The graph below displays the distance Justine rode on her bike. Describe the change in the distance over time.

SOLUTION:
Starting at the origin, look at the relationship between time and the distance traveled. Note which sections of the
graph increase or show no change.

Sample answer: Justine rode her bike at a constant rate in the beginning. She then stopped riding for a period of time.
Then she continued riding at a constant rate.
10.The graph below displays the temperature of a cup of hot chocolate. Describe the change in the temperature over
time.

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Sample answer:
Justine rode her bike at a constant rate in the beginning. She then stopped riding for a period of time.
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Then she continued riding at a constant rate.
10.The graph below displays the temperature of a cup of hot chocolate. Describe the change in the temperature over
time.

SOLUTION:
Look at the relationship between time and temperature. Note which sections of the graph decrease or show no
change.

Sample answer: The temperature cools down rapidly in the beginning. Then it cools down at a slower rate and levels
off.
11.A graph of Mrs. Frasers electric bill throughout the year is shown below. Describe the change in the bill over time.

SOLUTION:
Look at the relationship between time and the amount of the electric bill. Note which sections of the graph increase
or decrease.

Sample answer: Mrs. Frasers electric bill starts out high in January, increases until about March, and then decreases
throughout the spring and summer. In the fall, the electric bill increases again.
12.The graph below displays the distance covered on a long road trip. Describe the change in the distance over time.
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Sample answer:
Mrs. Frasers electric bill starts out high in January, increases until about March, and then decreases
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throughout the spring and summer. In the fall, the electric bill increases again.
12.The graph below displays the distance covered on a long road trip. Describe the change in the distance over time.

SOLUTION:
Starting at the origin, look at the relationship between time and the distance traveled. Note which sections of the
graph increase or show no change.

Sample answer: The graph shows the car traveling at a constant speed then stopping, and then moving at a faster
speed. The car stops a second time, then continues traveling.
13.Model with Mathematics The outside temperature rises throughout the day at varied rates, then drops at night.
Sketch a qualitative graph to represent the situation.

SOLUTION:
Sample answer: Label the vertical axis Temperature.Label the horizontal axis Time.Sketch the shape of the
graph. The temperature rises throughout the day at varied rates until it reaches the high temperature then begins to
drop at night, so sketch a nonlinear increasing and decreasing function.

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14.A lion cub is resting in the grass. He sees another lion cub nearby and races after it, picking up speed as it runs.
Sketch a qualitative graph to represent the situation.

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Sample answer:
The graph shows the car traveling at a constant speed then stopping, and then moving at a faster
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speed. The car stops a second time, then continues traveling.
13.Model with Mathematics The outside temperature rises throughout the day at varied rates, then drops at night.
Sketch a qualitative graph to represent the situation.

SOLUTION:
Sample answer: Label the vertical axis Temperature.Label the horizontal axis Time.Sketch the shape of the
graph. The temperature rises throughout the day at varied rates until it reaches the high temperature then begins to
drop at night, so sketch a nonlinear increasing and decreasing function.

14.A lion cub is resting in the grass. He sees another lion cub nearby and races after it, picking up speed as it runs.
Sketch a qualitative graph to represent the situation.

SOLUTION:
Sample answer: Label the vertical axis Speed.Label the horizontal axis Time.The origin represents the time
when the lion cub is resting. Sketch the shape of the graph. The speed of the lion cub increases at varied rates as it
runs, so sketch a nonlinear increasing function.

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14.A lion cub is resting in the grass. He sees another lion cub nearby and races after it, picking up speed as it runs.
Sketch a qualitative graph to represent the situation.

SOLUTION:
Sample answer: Label the vertical axis Speed.Label the horizontal axis Time.The origin represents the time
when the lion cub is resting. Sketch the shape of the graph. The speed of the lion cub increases at varied rates as it
runs, so sketch a nonlinear increasing function.

15.The graph displays the number of pies sold by a bakery.

What does the red line segment represent?

A. The number of pies sold increases at a constant rate.
B. The number of pies sold decreases at a constant rate.
C. The number of pies sold decreases, but not at a constant rate.
D. The number of pies sold increases, but not at a constant rate.
SOLUTION:
The red line segment represents a linear function with a positive slope. So, the number of pies sold increases at a
constant rate. This is choice A.
16.Short Response The graph represents the distance a basketball team runs during practice. Describe the change in
the distance over time.

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D. The number of pies sold increases, but not at a constant rate.

SOLUTION:
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segment represents a linear function with a positive slope. So, the number of pies sold increases at a
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constant rate. This is choice A.
16.Short Response The graph represents the distance a basketball team runs during practice. Describe the change in
the distance over time.

SOLUTION:
Starting at the origin, look at the relationship between time and the distance traveled. Note which sections of the
graph increase or show no change.

Sample answer: The basketball team starts by running or walking, and then stops for a short period of time, then
continues at the same pace. Then they run or walk at a slower pace.
17.Marjoriepurchasedtheitemsshowninthetable.

a. Write an expression to show the total cost of the items.

b. Suppose the shirt is $20. How much did she spend altogether?

SOLUTION:
a. Write an expression that represents the cost of the shirt, skirt, and socks. Then simplify the expression.

b. Evaluate the expression for p = 20.

She spent $65 altogether.

Simplify the expression.
18.2(p + 8) + 4
SOLUTION:
Use the Distributive Property to simplify the expression.
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She spent $65 altogether.
Simplify the expression.
18.2(p + 8) + 4
SOLUTION:
Use the Distributive Property to simplify the expression.

19.(18 + t)(3) + 9
SOLUTION:
Use the Distributive Property to simplify the expression.

20.30q(2)
SOLUTION:
Use the Commutative and Associative Properties to simplify the expression.

21.5(n + 16) 7
SOLUTION:
Use the Distributive Property to simplify the expression.

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