Constant Rates of Change
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Objective
I can show how fast something is moving using pictures, tables, words, numbers, graphs, and the formula d = rt.
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Warm-up video
Unknown Channel · 5:00
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Practice
7 questions
Explain in your own words what a "rate" is and give a real-world example of a rate that is different from the example in the video.
Jason saves $3 each weekday. Create a table showing how much money Jason will have saved after 7 weekdays.
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Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Sarah walks at a constant rate of 4 miles per hour. Create a table showing how far Sarah walks after 1, 2, 3, and 4 hours. A train travels at a constant speed. After 3 hours, it has traveled 180 miles. What is the train's speed in miles per hour? Show your work. Michael drives at a constant speed of 60 miles per hour. Write an equation that represents the relationship between the time Michael drives (t) and the total distance he travels (d).”
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