Name Read the problem and connect it to the graph.
Build Mathematical
Literacy
3-6
The graph represents the cost, y, of x pounds of granola
at a market. What is the slope of the line? What does
it mean in the problem situation?
Cost of Granola
8
6
(2,6)
1. The slope of a line is the ratio fun On the graph, draw and
rise
label arrows to show the rise and the run between the
two labeled points.
Cost (5)
4
|(1,3)
12
X
0
0
2. How do you find the "rise" in terms of ordered pairs?
How do you find the "run" in terms of ordered pairs?
1 2
3
Granola (lb)