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Crazy Taxi - activity adapted from Jon Orr

Last updated almost 8 years ago
14 questions
Note from the author:
Credit to and adapted from Jon Orr; rate of change, slope, linear equation
Watch the above video. You will then need to watch it again (and maybe again) and pause it if necessary to complete the questions that follow.
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What are you asked to find at the end of the video? Be specific and write a complete sentence.

1

What is the independent variable?

which unit of measure is changing, and therefore causing a change in the other?
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What is the dependent variable?

just a single word...
1

In the space below, make a table of values for 0 through 6 kilometers traveled.

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Graph the points from your table in question 4. Use appropriate labels.

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What is the initial/starting cost?

include a $
1

At what rate is the cost changing?

$____/unit
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What equation, in slope intercept form, would represent this situation?

1
use a $
1
_____ km
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Initial value

include a $
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Rate of change

include a $
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What is the equation for this situation in slope intercept form?

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Graph both situations for 0 - 6 km. Label and scale approriately. How do the deals compare initially, and then overall?

Graph both situations, then type your response below.