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The graph above shows Marilyn's distance from her campsite during a 3 -hour hike. She stopped for 30 minutes during her hike to have lunch. Based on the graph, which of the following is closest to the time she finished lunch and continued her hike? A) $12 : 40 \mathrm{PM}$ B) $1 : 10 \mathrm{PM} .$ C) $1 : 40 \mathrm{PM}$ D) $2 : 00 \mathrm{PM}$

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Uploaded: 2019-05-02T22:46:31-08:00
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Channel: Will Scarborough
Description: The graph above shows Marilyn's distance from her campsite during a 3 -hour hike. She stopped for 30 minutes during her hike to have lunch. Based on the graph, which of the following is closest to the time she finished lunch and continued her hike? A) 12 : 40 PM B) 1 : 10 PM . C) 1 : 40 PM D) 2 : 00 PM

   The graph above shows Marilyn's distance from her
campsite during a 3 -hour hike. She stopped for
30 minutes during her hike to have lunch. Based on
the graph, which of the following is closest to the
time she finished lunch and continued her hike?
A) $12 : 40 \mathrm{PM}$
B) $1 : 10 \mathrm{PM} .$
C) $1 : 40 \mathrm{PM}$
D) $2 : 00 \mathrm{PM}$

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Solved by Expert Will Scarborough

05/02/2019

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The graph above shows Marilyn's distance from her campsite during a 3 -hour hike. She stopped for 30 minutes during her hike to have lunch. Based on the graph, which of the following is closest to the time she finished lunch and continued her hike? A) $12 : 40 \mathrm{PM}$ B) $1 : 10 \mathrm{PM} .$ C) $1 : 40 \mathrm{PM}$ D) $2 : 00 \mathrm{PM}$

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Key Concepts

Distance-Time Graph

A distance-time graph is a visual representation that shows the relationship between the distance traveled and the time taken. It is used to analyze how the speed changes over time and to identify periods of acceleration, deceleration, or rest.

Interpreting Horizontal Segments

Horizontal segments on distance-time graphs indicate periods where the distance remains constant, signifying that there is no movement. This concept is crucial for identifying events such as breaks and stops during a journey.

Reading Graph Scales and Units

Understanding the scales and units on both the time and distance axes is important for accurately interpreting information from the graph. It allows one to convert graph measurements into real-world values, such as specific times or distances traveled during intervals.

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