What does a steeper slope mean in a graph?

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Dawn M

A steeper slope in a graph means that the rate of change is faster.

It depends on what type of graph how you interpret this.

So if it was a distance-time graph then it means a faster speed.

If it was a speed-time graph then it means a faster acceleration.

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