Coordinate Algebra Honors

Problem 1

a. Create a scatter plot of the data set.

- Determine axes labels and scaling (units)
b. If this data set can be represented by a linear function, draw a best
fit line and determine the equation of the function.
- Calculate slope
- Use slope and a point on the line to find the equation
c. Write in words the process you would use to find the temperature 5
hours after sunrise.
d. Based on your equation, what is the temperature 3 hours after
sunrise?
e. Write in words the process you would use to find how many hours
after sunrise you expect it to be if it is 62 degrees.
f. Based on your equation, how many hours after sunrise would you
expect it to be if it is 58 degrees?

Problem 2

Coordinate Algebra Honors

a. Create a scatter plot of the data set.

b. If this data set can be represented by a linear function, draw a best
fit line and determine the equation of the function.
c. Write in words the process you would use to find the time it took to
mow 35 acres.
d. Based on your equation, how long would it take to mow 14 acres?
e. Write in words the process you would use to find how many acres
you would expect to be mowed in 35 hours.
f. Based on your equation, how many acres would you expect to be
mowed in 50 hours?