SOLUTION: Discuss a real-life situation where a straight-line graph might be applicable and explain why you think this might be true. Think about a real-life situation that follows a lin

Question 33248: Discuss a real-life situation where a straight-line graph might be applicable and explain why you think this might be true.
Think about a real-life situation that follows a linear equation, with the independent variable being years. What would the slope tell you about future years?

Answer by mszlmb(115) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
HELLO!!! THIS IS A CREATIVE ASSIGNMENT! YOU'RE SUPPOSED TO THINK ONE UP YOURSELF LOL.... w/e well speed has a constant (k) of gravity, so when something falls straight down its speed of falling is linear, mostly time vs speed things, like a car that uses up gasoline.. anything with a set constant and two variables. IE, the gasoline usage (milage) is constant and the variables are the miles it goes and the gasoline left.
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