A car is timed going down a track. Table 1 shows the distance the car is from the start line after it initially takes off. Table 2 shows the distance
the car is from the finish line after it crosses the line and eventually comes to a stop.
Table 1
Time (s) Distance (ft)
0 0
2 28
4 74
6 195
8 444
10 795
Table 2
Time (s) Distance (ft)
0 0
2 292
4 445
6 519
8 559
10 585
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2) From Table 1, calculate the average speed between [math] and [math] :
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4) From Table 2, calculate the average speed between [math] and [math] :
5) From Table 2, calculate the average speed between [math] and [math] :
6) From Table 2, calculate the average speed between [math] and [math] :
7) Describe the behavior of the function in Table 1:
A. The function is increasing, and the rates of change are decreasing.
B. The function is decreasing, and the rates of change are decreasing.
C. The function is increasing, and the rates of change are increasing.
D. The function is decreasing, and the rates of change are increasing.
E. None of the above.
8) Describe the behavior of the function in Table 2:
A. The function is increasing, and the rates of change are increasing.
B. The function is increasing, and the rates of change are decreasing.
C. The function is decreasing, and the rates of change are decreasing.
D. The function is decreasing, and the rates of change are increasing.
E. None of the above.