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2.2.1 Interpreting Graphs of Systems of Equations

Algebra 12.2.1 Interpreting Graphs of Systems of Equations

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Warm Up

For questions 1 – 6, use the given graph and scenario:

Two graphed lines. Axes are labeled number of protein bars and number of oranges.
A club is selling snacks at a track meet. Oranges cost $1 each and protein bars cost $4 each. They sell a total of 100 items, and collect $304.
1.

What do you notice?

2.

What do you wonder?

3.

What is the approximate yy–intercept of the green dashed line?

4.

What is the approximate slope of the green dashed line?

5.

What is the approximate yy-intercept of the orange solid line?

6.

What is the approximate slope of the orange solid line?

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