The graph below shows Roy's distance from his office (y), in miles, after a certain amount of time (x), in minutes: Graph titled
Roys Distance Vs Time shows 0 to 10 on x and y axes at increments of 1.The label on x axis is time in minutes and that on y axis is Distance from Office in miles. Lines are joined at the ordered pairs 0, 0 and 1, 1 and 2, 2 and 3, 3 and 4, 4 and 5, 4 and 6, 4 and 7, 4.5 and 7.5, 5 and 8, 6. Four students described Roy's motion, as shown in the table below: Student Description Peter He drives a car at a constant speed for 4 minutes, then stops at a crossing for 6 minutes, and finally drives at a variable speed for the next 2 minutes. Shane He drives a car at a constant speed for 4 minutes, then stops at a crossing for 2 minutes, and finally drives at a variable speed for the next 8 minutes. Jamie He drives a car at a constant speed for 4 minutes, then stops at a crossing for 6 minutes, and finally drives at a variable speed for the next 8 minutes. Felix He drives a car at a constant speed for 4 minutes, then stops at a crossing for 2 minutes, and finally drives at a variable speed for the next 2 minutes. Which student most accurately described Roy's motion? Peter Shane Jamie Felix
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