1. Interpreting Graphs
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2. Warm Up
Make a table and graph each function.
1. y = 3x 2. y = -4x -9

3. Interpreting Graphs

4. Ex 1: Draw a graph to represent the situation.
Caleb begins walking slowly but then stops to talk with a friend. After a few minutes he continues walking, gradually increasing his speed.
Slows down.
Talks to friend and is stopped.
Speed continues steady over time.
Starts walking again.

5. Ex 2: Write a story explaining what could be happening in this graph.
Share stories you made up.

6. Ex 3: Write a story explaining what could be happening in this graph.
Share stories you made up.

7. Closure
Jim is riding his bike. He starts off increasing his speed slowly. He then goes at the same speed for a while. He picks up speed then slows down and stops.
Draw a graph to represent this situation.