Linear Graphing Tutorial The first step in creating a graph is setting it up properly. Remember to: Use linear scales Use the largest possible area of the graph paper Title and label your axes

1) When deciding on a scale for the x-axis, you see that your data for time goes from 0 to 30 seconds. You have 15 squares along the x-axis on your graph paper. What is a good increment per square to ensure your data fits comfortably and uses as many squares as possible? 2) Suggest a suitable label for the x-axis. Next, after having plotted your graph, you will need to calculate the slope of the line. Remember to: e Identify two clear points on the line e Find the rise-over-run e Include units 3) You have a line on a distance-vs-time graph. Two points on the line are (2s, 4m) and (6s, 16m). Calculate the slope. 4) Imagine you have a graph of mass (y-axis, in kilograms) vs. volume (x-axis, in liters). What would the slope of this graph mean in a real-world context? Hint: Consider the unit of the slope