A.ST.1.g
Investigate and explain the meaning of the rate of change (slope) and 𝑦-intercept (constant term) of a linear model in context.
Example Problems
We can calculate x, the amount of kilometers run in t hours, using the equation .
How many kilometers are run per hour?
How many kilometers are run per hour?
Carys calculates the total amount P, in dollars, that she earns for working x hours using the equation .
How many dollars does Carys earn per hour?
How many dollars does Carys earn per hour?
We can calculate , the number of bricks laid in hours by a mason using the equation .
How many bricks are laid per hour?
How many bricks are laid per hour?
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