I believe it is equivalent.
In the equation D = rt, the r stands for rate. The equation is saying that distance equals the rate at which you traveled multiplied with the time you traveled. In other words, r is the speed traveled. Example: If the rate at which you travel is 35 miles per hour and you traveled for 2 hours, then you have traveled 35 miles times 2 or 70 miles.
Answer:
The graph would be negative
