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Algebra 5.3. 5.3 Rate of Change and Slope 5.4 The Slope Formula. 5.3 Learning Targets. Language Goal Students will be able to verbally relate a constant rate of change to the slope of a line Math Goal Students will be able to find rates of change and slopes. Essential Questions
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Algebra 5.3 5.3 Rate of Change and Slope 5.4 The Slope Formula
5.3 Learning Targets Language Goal Students will be able to verbally relate a constant rate of change to the slope of a line Math Goal Students will be able to find rates of change and slopes. Essential Questions Why are graphs a valuable source of information?
5.3 Vocabulary Rate of Change: Rise: Run: Slope: A ratio that compares the amount of change in a dependent variable to the amount of change in a independent variable The difference in the x-values of two points on a line. The difference in the y-values of two points on a line. The ratio of rise to run for any two points on a line.
Rate of Change Practice The table shows the temperatures (in °F) at one location at different times. 1. Which is the dependent variable? 2. Which is the independent variable? 3. Calculate the rate of change for each time interval. 8 am to 11 am: ______ 11 am to 1 am: ______ 1 pm to 5 pm: _______
Hint!! The independent variable is usually a form of time!!!
Example 1: Word Problem The table shows a truck driver’s distance from home during one day’s deliveries. Find the rate of change for each interval. Hour 0 to Hour 1: ____ Hour 1 to Hour 4: ____ Hour 4 to Hour 5: ____ Hour 5 to Hour 8: ____ Hour 8 to Hour 10: ____ The rate of change represents the average speed. During which time interval was the driver’s average speed the least?
Example 2: Finding Rates of Change from a Graph The table shows the amount of water in a pitcher at different times. Graph the data and show the rates of change. Between which two hours is the rate of change the greatest?
Example 5: Describing Slope As the absolute value of the slope increases, the lines becomes steeper. A. m = 0 B. m = C. m = -10 D. m =
Extra Practice Finding Slope WS Work with a partner or individually. We will discuss as a class. Make sure that you find a point that lies on an intersection between an x and y integer.