Question

match the graph to the situation.

graph a
graph b
graph c
speed
speed
speed
time
time
time

alvin is traveling on the highway. he
pulls over, stops, then accelerates
quickly as he gets back on the highway.

simon slows down as he leaves the
main road. he continues to slow down
as he turns onto other streets and
eventually stops in front of his home.

theodores car wont start at first, but
eventually starts. his car builds up
speed until it teachers the speed limit.
he continues to drive the speed limit.

Explanation:

1. For Alvin's situation: He pulls over (speed decreases), stops (speed 0), then accelerates quickly (speed increases). Graph B shows a decrease, a stop (flat at 0), then an increase, so Alvin matches Graph B.
2. For Simon's situation: He slows down continuously until he stops. Graph A shows a continuous decrease in speed over time, so Simon matches Graph A.
3. For Theodore's situation: His car starts (speed 0 initially, then increases) until reaching speed limit (constant speed). Graph C shows starting from 0, increasing, then constant, so Theodore matches Graph C.

Answer:

• Alvin is traveling on the highway. He pulls over, stops, then accelerates quickly as he gets back on the highway. → Graph B
• Simon slows down as he leaves the main road. He continues to slow down as he turns onto other streets and eventually stops in front of his home. → Graph A
• Theodore's car won't start at first, but eventually starts. His car builds up speed until it reaches the speed limit. He continues to drive the speed limit. → Graph C