Which of the following best describes the slope of the line?

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The graph shows the relationship between the time and distance of cyclist travels.

Which of the following best describes the slope of the line?

  • The cyclist travels at a speed of 20 miles per hour.
    The cyclist travels at a speed of 20 miles per hour.
  • The cyclist travels at a speed of 12 miles per hour.
    The cyclist travels at a speed of 12 miles per hour.
  • The cyclist travels a speed of 5 miles in 60 minutes
    The cyclist travels a speed of 5 miles in 60 minutes
  • The cyclist travels at a speed of miles per 60 minutes.
    The cyclist travels at a speed of, Image with alt text: mc013-2.jpg, miles per 60 minutes.
  • The cyclist travels at a speed of 15 miles per hour.
    The cyclist travels at a speed of 15 miles per hour.
  • The cyclist travels a speed of 1/10 miles per hour
    The cyclist travels a speed of 1/10 miles per hour
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  • The cyclist travels at a speed of 1 1/2 miles per 60 minutes
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Transcribed Image Text:120 + 100 |3 80 60 40 20- 11 Hours 6 8 9 10 4. 3. Distance (mi)
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