The graph shows the distances traveled by two trains over several hours.

Question

Which train is moving at a faster rate?



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is moving at a faster rate.



A graph measuring distance and time. Two lines, labeled Train A and Train B, exit the origin to show that distance increases as time increases

Answer 1

To determine which train is moving at a faster rate, we typically look at the slope of the lines on the distance versus time graph. The steeper the slope, the faster the rate of travel.

Without seeing the actual graph, if Train A's line is steeper than Train B's line, then Train A is moving at a faster rate. Conversely, if Train B's line is steeper than Train A's line, then Train B is moving at a faster rate.

Assuming you have observed that one line is steeper than the other, you could fill in the statement accordingly.

For example, if Train A is the steeper line: "Train A is moving at a faster rate."

If Train B is the steeper line: "Train B is moving at a faster rate."

Please refer to the graph to decide which statement applies according to the steepness of the lines.