Math Problem Statement

What is the linear function modeling the speed on the hill?

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The Worksheet Task (Problem Context):

The problem involves Hays Middle School students who run cross-country on a hill, and you are asked to model their speed with a table showing data about their cross-country run.

The table provided has headings:

  • Distance (in miles)
  • Speed (in miles per hour)

It seems you're asked to do the following tasks:

  1. Plot a graph based on the data in the table.
  2. Analyze the situation by answering a set of questions about the relationship between distance and speed.

Questions Included:

  1. What is the linear function modeling the speed on the hill?
  2. What does the slope of the linear function represent?
  3. What is the y-intercept of the graph, and what does it represent?
  4. Why would the slope have a negative value?

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Modeling
Linear Functions
Slope-Intercept Form

Formulas

y = mx + b
Slope formula: m = (change in y) / (change in x)

Theorems

Slope-Intercept Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10