The table shows the height of water in a pool as it is
The slope of the line through
the points is 2. Which
statement describes
relates to the height
being filled.
how the slope
Height of Water in a Pool
of the water in the pool?
• The height of the water increases 2 inches per
Time
Height
minute.
(min)
(in.)
• The height
of the water decreases 2 inches per
2
8
minute.
4
12
• The height of the water was 2 inches before any
6
16
water was added.
8
20
• The height of the water will be 2 inches when the pool
10
24
is filled.