IXL | Identify graphs: word problems

The roof above Helen's kitchen has a leak, and it's raining outside. She puts a bucket under the leak to catch the drips. Late in the day, she notices that the bucket is starting to get full, so she empties it. She then puts it back under the leak to continue catching water.

Which graph could show the amount of water in the bucket over time?

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Fred walks home from school every day. Today, on his way home, he stops briefly to talk with one of his neighbors who is out walking her dog. Then, he walks the rest of the way home.

Which graph could show Fred's distance from home since leaving school?

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You want to find the graph that could show Fred's distance from home since leaving school. So, consider each part of the story and what the graph should show.

Fred walks home from school every day.

Since Fred is walking toward his house, his distance from home decreases steadily. The graph should show a decreasing

segment.

Today, on his way home, he stops briefly to talk with one of his neighbors who is out walking her dog.

While Fred talks to his neighbor, his distance from home does not change. The graph should show a horizontal

segment.

Then, he walks the rest of the way home.

While Fred walks, his distance from home decreases steadily until it is 0 yards. The graph should show a decreasing

segment.

This graph shows all of the parts of the story in order:

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