Using Linear Models to Interpolate and Extrapolate

We discussed what the graphs of linear functions look like, and then gave real life examples of things that follow linear models (the price of gas over time, the earning potential compared to one's education, a person's grade compared to the amount of homework completed, etc.) We compared these to graphs that do not show a linear pattern. Next, we talked about the definitions of interpolation and extrapolation, and related these terms to the Barbie activity.

Tonight's Homework: Lesson 5.7 (11 - 27, all)