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The graph shows the distance a car travels over time. Find the

slope of the line. What does it mean in the problem situation?

The graph shows the distance a car travels over time. Find the slope of the line. What-example-1
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(y2 - y1)/(x2 - x1)
220 - 110 / 4 - 2
110/2
55 miles/hour

The slope of the line shows the speed of the car overtime, which is 55 miles per hour.
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