The distance, y, in centimeters, of an ant from a hole in the tree for a certain amount of time, x, in seconds, is shown in the graph:
A graph titled Motion of Ant is shown. The graph shows time in seconds on the x-axis and the Distance from Hole in centimeters on the y-axis. The scale on the x-axis is shown from 0 to 6 at increments of 1, and the scale on the y-axis is shown from 0 to 18 at increments of 3. The graph has 3 straight lines. The first line is labeled K and joins ordered pairs 0, 0 and 2, 9. The second line is labeled L and joins ordered pairs 2, 9 and 5, 9. The third line is labeled M and joins ordered pairs 5, 9 and 7, 0.
Part A: Is the graph linear or nonlinear? Explain your answer. (2 points)
Part B: In which segments is the graph increasing, decreasing, and constant? (3 points)
Part C: In your own words, describe the motion of the ant, as shown on the graph. (5 points)
(MAKE IT SOUND LIKE A FIFTH GRADER AND ALSO MAKE IT LESS THAN 200 WORDS ALSO JUDGING BY HOW ITS WRITTEN TRY TO MAKE IT SOUND LIKE THE LESSON)
Part A: The graph is linear because the lines are straight and don't curve. They go straight from one point to another.
Part B: The graph is increasing in the K segment from 0 to 2 seconds, decreasing in the M segment from 5 to 7 seconds, and constant in the L segment from 2 to 5 seconds.
Part C: The ant starts at the hole in the tree and goes away from it at a steady rate in the beginning. Then, it stops and stays at the same distance for a little bit before coming back to the hole. So, basically, the ant goes away from the hole, takes a little break, and then comes back home.