To determine which statement most accurately describes Janelle's trip home based on the graph, we need to consider the characteristics of the piecewise linear function representing her distance from home over time. Here are considerations for each of the given options:
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Janelle waited for the bus, rode the bus, and then walked home.
- If the graph shows sections where the distance remains constant (indicating she is waiting or riding), followed by a segment where the distance decreases (indicating she is walking), this could be accurate.
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Janelle walked the opposite direction from home to the library, rode the bus, and then walked to a friend’s house.
- This is less likely unless the graph shows an increase in distance from home, indicating she walks away first before the distance decreases again.
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Janelle walked home at a constant speed.
- If the graph has sections that are not linear (e.g., jagged or varying slopes), this statement would not hold true since it would indicate changes in speed.
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Janelle rode the bus to the bus stop, talked with a friend, and then walked home.
- This option would be viable if the graph shows initial sections with a constant distance (while the bus is moving), a flat section (indicating she is stopped talking), followed by a section where her distance decreases (walking home).
Based on the description of the graph as a piecewise linear function that indicates changes in Janelle's distance at different rates, the most reasonable options would be the first or the fourth statement, depending on the specifics of the graph. However, if there are sections where she is not changing distance, the first statement might be the most encompassing given that it includes both waiting and riding phases before walking home.
Therefore, I would suggest analyzing the graph closely to determine the correct description, but the first statement sounds like a reasonable conclusion if it fits the observed sections of the graph.