Student Tutorial: Linear Function Models: Cost vs. Time

Instructions:

See an application of linear functions in the context of cost-vs-time graphs. After you have studied these examples, try the Desmos graphing tool to graph additional functions: https://www.desmos.com/calculator.

Click the arrows on the bottom to get started

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Use this template to explore Cost-vs-Time graphs of the form y = mx.

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Use this template to explore Cost-vs-Time graphs of the form y = mx + b.