Target: Recognize a graph given words

and explain the meaning of graphs.

Find each unit rate.

2.

3. hours 2

miles 40

pencils 5

25.5$

20240 hour

miles

1

20

05.1525.5 pencil1

05.1$

The graph shows Liz’s trip to and from Mount Hood.

a. Find the rate of Liz’s trip to Mt. Hood in miles per hour.

150 miles in 3 hours:

b. Find the rate of Liz’s trip home from Mt. Hood in miles per hour.

150 miles in 2.5 hours:

hourper miles 50hour 1

miles 50

hours 3

miles 150

hourper miles 60hour 1

miles 60

hours 2.5

miles 150

Tamira rode the Farris wheel at the state fair. The Ferris wheel made three revolutions before stopping. Which graph below best represents Tamira’s height above ground based on the number of minutes she was on the ride?

Graph C

Madison walked to hergrandma’s house, stayed tovisit, and then walked home.

The graph shows her distance from home (miles) over time (hours).

1. How far away from home does her grandma live?

2. How long did Madison stay at her grandma’s house?

3. Find Madison’s rate of speed in miles per hour for the trip to her grandma’s house.

miles3

hours213

hour

miles

1

3

Think of a trip you recently took whether it was down the street or to visit someone far away. How can you explain your trip using a graph?

Making Sense of Graphs

Lesson 21