Question

the graph below represents the number of goals scored by the boys soccer team in every game so far this season. what was the lowest number of goals scored?

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze the graph's "Goals" axis

The vertical axis (Goals) has values 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. We need the smallest value here.

Step2: Identify the lowest goal value

Among 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, the smallest is 0. But wait, check the bars: the bar for 0 goals has a frequency (but the question is about the lowest number of goals scored, i.e., the minimum value on the goals axis that has a non - zero? Wait no, the question is "lowest number of goals scored"—so the possible number of goals starts from 0? Wait, looking at the graph, the goals are labeled 0,1,2,3,4,5. The lowest number in that set is 0? Wait, but maybe the team scored 0 goals? Wait, no—wait, the graph is about goals scored. The "Goals" axis is the number of goals, so the possible values are 0,1,2,3,4,5. The lowest among these is 0? Wait, but let's check again. Wait, the vertical axis (Goals) has labels 0,1,2,3,4,5 (from top to bottom? Wait, the arrow is at the bottom, so maybe 0 is the top? Wait, no, the "Goals" axis: the first bar (topmost) is for 0 goals, then 1, then 2, etc. Wait, the question is "lowest number of goals scored"—so the minimum number of goals in the data. The possible goal counts are 0,1,2,3,4,5. The smallest is 0? Wait, but maybe I misread. Wait, the vertical axis: the labels are 0,1,2,3,4,5 (with 0 at the top, 5 at the bottom? Because the arrow is at the bottom, so the axis is reversed? Wait, no, in bar graphs, usually the category axis (Goals here) is vertical, and the frequency is horizontal. So the "Goals" are the categories: 0 goals, 1 goal, 2 goals, 3 goals, 4 goals, 5 goals. So the number of goals can be 0,1,2,3,4,5. The lowest number among these is 0. But wait, does the team have a game with 0 goals? The bar for 0 goals has a frequency (the horizontal length), so yes, there are games with 0 goals. So the lowest number of goals scored is 0? Wait, no—wait, maybe the axis is labeled differently. Wait, the vertical axis: the first bar (top) is 0, then 1, then 2, then 3, then 4, then 5 (bottom). So the number of goals: 0,1,2,3,4,5. The smallest is 0. But wait, maybe I made a mistake. Wait, the question is "lowest number of goals scored"—so the minimum value in the set of goals scored. So if the goals scored are 0,1,2,3,4,5 (as per the axis), then the lowest is 0. But wait, let's check again. Wait, the graph: "GOALS SCORED" on the right, vertical axis "Goals" with 0,1,2,3,4,5 (from top to bottom, since the arrow is at the bottom). So the categories are 0 goals, 1 goal, 2 goals, 3 goals, 4 goals, 5 goals. So the number of goals can be 0, so the lowest is 0. Wait, but maybe the team didn't score 0? No, the bar for 0 has a length, meaning there are games with 0 goals. So the lowest number of goals scored is 0? Wait, no—wait, maybe I misread the axis. Wait, maybe the vertical axis is "Goals" with 0 at the bottom? Wait, the arrow is at the bottom, so the axis goes from 0 (bottom) to 5 (top)? No, that doesn't make sense. Wait, in a bar graph, the vertical axis (if it's the category axis) usually has the categories listed from top to bottom or bottom to top. Let's think: the horizontal axis is "Frequency (Number of Games)". The vertical axis is "Goals", with labels 0,1,2,3,4,5. So each bar corresponds to a number of goals: the first bar (top) is 0 goals, then 1, then 2, etc. So the number of goals can be 0, so the lowest is 0. But wait, maybe the question is about the minimum number of goals with a non - zero frequency? No, the question is "lowest number of goals scored"—so any game, what's the lowest number. So if there's a game with 0 goals, that's the lowest. But looking at the graph, the bar for 0 goals has a frequency (length), so yes. Wait, but maybe I made a mistake. Wait, let's check the labels again. The vertical axis: "Goals" with 0,1,2,3,4,5 (from top to bottom, arrow at bottom). So the first bar (top) is 0 goals, frequency (number of games) is, say, 2 (from the horizontal axis, which has 0,1,2,3,4,5? Wait, no, the horizontal axis is "Frequency (Number of Games)" with labels 0,1,2,3,4,5? Wait, no, the horizontal axis has ticks at 0,1,2,3,4,5 (from left to right). So the bar for 0 goals (top bar) goes to, say, 2 on the frequency axis. The bar for 1 goal goes to 5, etc. So the number of goals: 0,1,2,3,4,5. The lowest number is 0. But wait, maybe the team scored at least 0? No, 0 is the lowest possible. Wait, but maybe the question is a trick? No, the graph shows 0 as a possible number of goals. So the lowest number of goals scored is 0? Wait, no—wait, maybe I misread the vertical axis. Wait, maybe the vertical axis is "Goals" with 0 at the bottom. Let's see: the arrow is at the bottom, so the axis starts at 0 (bottom) and goes up to 5 (top). So the first bar (bottom) is 0 goals, then 1, then 2, etc. Wait, that would make more sense. So the vertical axis: 0 (bottom), 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 (top). So the bars are for 0 goals (bottom bar), 1 goal, 2 goals, etc. Then the lowest number of goals is 0. But in that case, the bottom bar is 0 goals. So regardless of the axis direction, the possible number of goals includes 0, so the lowest is 0. Wait, but maybe the graph is labeled with 0 as the first (lowest) number of goals. So the answer is 0? Wait, no—wait, maybe I made a mistake. Wait, let's look at the graph again. The vertical axis: "Goals" with labels 0,1,2,3,4,5 (from top to bottom, arrow at bottom). So the top bar is 0 goals, then 1, then 2, etc. So the number of goals: 0,1,2,3,4,5. The lowest is 0. But maybe the question is about the minimum number of goals with a non - zero frequency? No, the question is "lowest number of goals scored"—so any game, what's the smallest number. So if there's a game with 0 goals, that's the lowest. So the answer should be 0? Wait, but maybe the graph is different. Wait, maybe the vertical axis is "Goals" with 0 at the bottom, so the first bar (bottom) is 0 goals, and the height (frequency) is, say, 2. Then the next bar is 1 goal, frequency 5, etc. So the number of goals: 0,1,2,3,4,5. The lowest is 0. So I think the lowest number of goals scored is 0. Wait, but maybe I'm wrong. Wait, let's check the question again: "What was the lowest number of goals scored?" So we need to find the minimum value in the set of goals scored. The goals scored are represented by the categories on the vertical axis: 0,1,2,3,4,5. So the minimum is 0.

Answer:

0