Step Function Graphs from Stories
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Objective
I can graph a step function from a story by identifying the intervals and constant values.
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Practice
7 questions
A parking garage charges $5 for the first hour and $3 for each additional hour or part thereof. Sketch a graph representing the cost of parking for up to 5 hours. Label your axes.
A local coffee shop charges $2.00 for the first 15 minutes of Wi-Fi usage and then $1.00 for each additional 15 minutes or part thereof. Create a step function graph that represents the cost of Wi-Fi usage for up to an hour.
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Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“A parking meter charges $1 for every 15 minutes or portion thereof. Sketch a graph representing the cost of parking for up to 60 minutes. Label your axes. A bouncy house charges $5 for every 20 minutes or portion thereof. Sketch a graph representing the cost of playing for up to 80 minutes. Label your axes. A video game arcade charges $3 for every 30 minutes or portion thereof. Sketch a graph representing the cost of playing for up to 90 minutes. Label your axes.”
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