The graph shows the amount of garbage (in tons) that has been deposited at a dumpsite years after new regulations go into effect.
Choose two points on the graph and compute the slope, including units.
The slope is
?
tons
years
tons per year
years per ton
Explain what the slope measures in this problem.
A) The rate at which garbage accumulates
B) The steepness of the garbage pile
C) The volume of the garbage
D) The cost to use the dump site
Choose two different points and compute the slope again. Do you get the same value as before?
The slope is
?
tons
years
tons per year
years per ton