The graph shows Landon's changing distance as he goes on a hike.
What does point A
tell you about his speed?
A graph titled Distance Landon has Hiked has time (hours) on the x-axis, and distance (miles) on the y-axis. A line goes through (0, 0) and point A (3.5, 8.75).
CLEAR CHECK
Landon hiked at a speed of 3.5
miles per hour.
Landon hiked 3.5
miles in 8.75
hours.
Landon hiked 8.75
miles in 3.5
hours.
Landon hiked at a speed of 8.75
miles per hour.
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Landon hiked at a speed of 3.5 miles per hour. This is because the slope of the line from the origin to point A is 3.5, which represents the speed at which Landon was hiking.
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