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11.04 Problem solving with linear models

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The equation for the line of best fit is given by $P=-4t+116$P=4t+116, where $t$t is time.

This relationship shows that over time, $P$P is:

remaining constant

A

decreasing

B

increasing

C
Easy
< 1min

The average monthly temperature and the average wind speed in a particular location was plotted over several months. The graph shows the points for each month’s data and their line of  best fit.

Easy
< 1min

Two construction workers are competing to see who can lay the most bricks in one hour. Harry's graph is shown in black, and Carl's is in gray.

Easy
< 1min

The cost of a taxi ride $C$C is given by $C=2.5t+2$C=2.5t+2, where $t$t=duration of trip in minutes.

Easy
1min
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8.SP.A.3

Use the equation of a linear model to solve problems in the context of bivariate measurement data, interpreting the slope and intercept

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