Question

distance from johns home
time
what is one possible interpretation of the section of the graph from point b to point c?
john arrived at school and stayed throughout the day.
john waited before crossing a busy street.
john returned home to get his mathematics homework.
john reached the top of a hill and began walking on level ground.

Explanation:

The section from B to C shows John's distance from home stays constant over time, meaning he is not moving forward or backward. We analyze each option:

1. "John arrived at school and stayed throughout the day" would mean the flat line lasts the rest of the graph, but the graph continues upward after C, so this is incorrect.
2. "John waited before crossing a busy street" matches: waiting means he stays in one place (distance from home doesn't change) for a period, then continues moving (the upward slope after C).
3. "John returned home to get his mathematics homework" would mean distance decreases toward 0, which doesn't match the flat line.
4. "John reached the top of a hill and began walking on level ground" would mean he continues moving (distance increases) on level ground, not staying at the same distance.

Answer:

John waited before crossing a busy street.