Question

Consider the graph and equation, y = 3x, that represent Alonso’s walking speed. What relationship is represented by this equation and graph? What would the points (3, 9) and (5, 15) represent? Explain.

Answer 1

The equation, y=3 x,

Explanation:

y=Distance traveled

x =Total time

Also, in terms of straight line

Slope =3= uniform Velocity

Point (3,9) and (5,15) represents Distance traveled in 3 (unit of time) =9 unit, and 15 unit=Distance traveled in 5 (Unit of time).

→Alonso is moving with uniform speed=3 (unit of time), as velocity remains constant in the entire process.

Answer 2

The equation y = 3x represents a proportional relationship, where y represents distance in miles, and x represents time in hours. The point (3, 9) represents that Alonso walks 9 miles in 3 hours. The point (5, 15) represents that Alonso walks 15 miles in 5 hours.