Question

Use the image to answer the question.

A line with an arrow at the top is plotted in quadrant 1 of a coordinate plane. The x-axis is labeled Hours, and the y-axis is labeled Amount in Dollars.

Using this graph of a linear equation as an example, create a real-world situation that the graph could model. In 3–5 sentences, explain what the graph is modeling

Answer 1

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The graph could model the relationship between the number of hours worked and the amount of money earned. As the number of hours worked increases, the amount of money earned also increases, showing a positive correlation between the two variables. This graph could represent a situation where an employee is paid an hourly wage. The slope of the line would represent the hourly rate of pay, while the y-intercept would represent any fixed amount of money earned regardless of the number of hours worked, such as a starting salary.