5-1 Solve It!
The table shows the horizontal and vertical
distances from the base of the mountain at
several poles along the path of a ski lift. The
poles are connected by cable. Between which
two poles is the cable’s path the steepest?
How do you know?
Before you
hit the slopes,
better check the
steepness of the
trail!
Pole
Horizontal
Distance
A
20
Vertical
Distance
30
B
40
35
C
60
60
D
100
70
5-1 Lesson Quiz
1. Do you UNDERSTAND? The table shows
the distance a cyclist rides her bicycle over
time. Is the rate of change in distance with
respect to time constant? What does the
rate of change represent?
Bike Riding Distance
Time
(minutes)
Distance
Traveled
(feet)
1
1120
2
2240
3
3360
4
4480
2. What is the slope of the line shown below?
y
4
2
x
4
2
O
2
2
4
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Answers
Solve It!
Lesson Quiz
Between poles B and C;
explanations may vary.
1. The rate of change is
constant and represents a
speed of 1120 ft/min. The
cyclist rides her bike at a rate
of 1120 ft/min.
2. 22
3
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