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Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics practice

exam practice - 1 Utilize and understand graphs in real-world contexts, such as interpreting the slope of a straight-line graph, which may include travel and conversion graphs, as a measure of change over time. 2 Create graphs based on provided data, for instance, constructing a distance-time graph to illustrate a journey. - Graphs in practical situations

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Distance and Time

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Distance-Time Data

A car travels for 2 hours at a speed of 60 km/h and then for 1 hour at a speed of 80 km/h. Create a distance-time graph based on this information.

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    Calculate the total distance traveled by the car.

    Aim for approximately 2 distinct marking points.

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Travel Graph Data

A cyclist travels 30 km in 1 hour, then 15 km in 0.5 hours. Draw a distance-time graph for the cyclist's journey.

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    Sketch the distance-time graph for the cyclist's journey.

    Aim for approximately 4 distinct marking points.

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