Consider the graph to the right awords, describe the function shown on the graph b.Find the slope of the graph and express it as a rate of change Briefly discuss the conditions under which a linear function is a realistic model for the given situation. 800- 600 Distance 400- 200- 4 6 8 Time hours )
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