Question

describe each segment of the graph below.
a =

b =

c =

d =

Explanation:

• Segment A: The graph rises from the origin, meaning as time increases, distance from home increases. This represents moving away from home (e.g., walking/driving away at a constant speed).
• Segment B: The graph is horizontal, so distance from home stays the same as time passes. This means staying in one place (not moving closer or farther from home).
• Segment C: The graph rises again, so distance from home increases with time. This is moving away from home again (maybe a detour or going to a farther location).
• Segment D: The graph falls to the x - axis, so distance from home decreases as time increases. This represents moving back home (returning at a constant speed until reaching home).

Answer:

• A = Moving away from home (distance from home increases with time)
• B = Not moving (distance from home remains constant)
• C = Moving away from home (distance from home increases with time)
• D = Moving back home (distance from home decreases with time until reaching home)