To interpret the slope of the graph, we need to understand that the slope represents the rate of distance covered per unit of time.
For example, if the slope indicates that for every seven minutes that pass, Maple runs one mile, that means the distance (in miles) increases by 1 for every increase of 7 in time (in minutes).
If the slope shows that Maple runs one mile in seven minutes, then that would align with the interpretation of the slope as distance per time.
If the correct slope shows that Maple runs four miles in seven minutes, it suggests that the distance covered is much greater.
Without specific values from the graph, if we analyze the options:
- The statement "For every seven minutes that pass, Maple runs one mile." is a likely candidate if the graph accurately indicates a steady rate of 1 mile in 7 minutes.
- "To go 0.7 miles, it takes one minute." would indicate a much faster speed.
- "For every four minutes that pass, Maple runs one mile." would suggest a faster speed than the initial option.
- "For every seven minutes that pass, Maple runs four miles." suggests an extremely fast pace.
Choose the option that correctly reflects the slope shown in the graph. If it is indeed 1 mile per 7 minutes, the correct choice is:
For every seven minutes that pass, Maple runs one mile.
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