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Name: ______________________ Date: __________ Block: __________

Practice Worksheet: Graphing, Line of Best Fit, and Slope


Calculations

Instructions:

In this worksheet, you will practice plotting data on a graph, drawing a line of best fit, and calculating the slope.
Make sure to read the questions carefully and show all of your work.

Part 1: Plotting and Line of Best Fit

Problem 1: Sales vs. Temperature

You are given the following data for ice cream sales at different temperatures.

Temperature (°C) Sales ($)

10 50

15 65

20 80

25 95

30 110

Plot the data on the graph using Vernier Calculator.

1. Draw a line of best fit through the points.


2. Calculate the slope of the line of best fit by selecting two points on the line.
3. Using the equation of the line y=mx+b, predict the sales at 35°C.

Graph: (Graph grid with labeled axes for students to plot points and draw the line of best fit.)
Part 2: Interpreting the Slope in Physics

Problem 2: Weight vs. Volume (Metal Blocks)

You are conducting an experiment to find the density of metal blocks by measuring their weight and volume.

Volume (cm³) Weight (g)

3 24

6 48

9 72

12 96

15 120

1. Plot the data on the graph below using Vernier Calculator.


2. Draw a line of best fit through the points.
3. Calculate the slope of the line. What does the slope represent in this case?
4. Interpret the Slope: If the slope represents the density, what is the density of the metal blocks?
(Include units in your answer.)

Graph: (Graph grid with labeled axes for students to plot points and draw the line of best fit.)
Part 3: Making Predictions

Problem 3: Coffee Sold vs. Temperature

The following data shows how many cups of coffee are sold at different outdoor temperatures.

Temperature (°C) Coffee Sold (cups)

10 150

15 120

20 100

25 80

30 60

1. Plot the data on the graph below using Vernier Calculator.


2. Draw a line of best fit through the points.
3. Calculate the slope of the line. What does the slope represent in this case?
4. Make a Prediction: How many cups of coffee would likely be sold if the temperature was 35°C?

Graph: (Graph grid with labeled axes for students to plot points and draw the line of best fit.)
Part 4: Applying the Concept in Physics

Problem 4: Battery Charge vs. Usage Time

The following data shows how much charge remains in a phone battery as it is used over time.

Time Used (hours) Battery Charge (%)

1 90

2 80

3 70

4 60

5 50

1. Plot the data on the graph using Vernier Calculator


2. Draw a line of best fit through the points.
3. Calculate the slope of the line. What does the slope represent in this scenario?
4. Make a Prediction: How much charge would be left after 6 hours of use?

Graph: (Graph grid with labeled axes for students to plot points and draw the line of best fit.)
Part 5: Reflection Questions

1. What does the slope represent in each of the problems above? (Explain for each scenario: distance
vs. time, weight vs. volume, coffee sold vs. temperature, and battery charge vs. time.)

2. Why is the line of best fit useful in making predictions? Give one example from the problems above
where it was helpful.

3. What challenges did you face when calculating the slope? How could you improve your method?

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