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Algebra I: Slope from Situation II
Find the slope or rate of change in each situation.
1. You bought a car for $20,000. The car depreciates in value by $1500 each year.
2. A swimming pool holds 1000 gallons of water and is being drained for the winter. The water
drains at a rate of 20 gallons per minute.
3. After saving money from a job all summer, Allen has saved $600. Now that school is back in, he
uses this money to buy $20 worth of gas each week.
4. Tyler collects sports cards. Right now, he has 42 cards, and collects 5 each week.
5. Kenia is building her portfolio with drawings. Currently, she has 12 drawings, but plans to add 5
drawings each week.