Double Line Graph - Recycling Cans worksheet with a table and blank graph area for plotting data.

I can see the instructions are asking to create a double line graph using the data provided, label the axes, and write a title for the graph. The data shows the weight (in pounds) of recyclable cans collected by Hard Middle School and Eden Middle School from 2008 to 2012.

Now I need to determine how to set up the graph properly. Since this is a double line graph, I'll need to plot two lines - one for each school. I should label the x-axis with the years (2008-2012) and the y-axis with the weight in pounds. For the y-axis scale, since the weights range from 400 to 900 pounds, I should use a scale that accommodates this range, perhaps starting at 0 or 300 and going up to 1000 in increments of 100.

Let me now think about the title for the graph. A good title would be "Recycling Cans Collected by Hard Middle School and Eden Middle School (2008-2012)".

Since I'm working with a worksheet that has a pre-drawn grid, I'll need to:
1. Label the x-axis with the years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
2. Label the y-axis with "Weight (pounds)" and mark appropriate intervals (perhaps 0, 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900, 1000)
3. Plot the points for Hard Middle School (700, 600, 700, 800, 900) and connect them with one line
4. Plot the points for Eden Middle School (500, 400, 600, 500, 600) and connect them with another line
5. Add a title to the graph

The solution involves creating this double line graph on the provided grid, properly labeling all elements as instructed.

Solution:

To solve this problem, you need to create a double line graph on the provided grid:

1. Label the x-axis: Write "Year" below the horizontal axis and mark the years 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012 at equal intervals along the axis.

2. Label the y-axis: Write "Weight (pounds)" next to the vertical axis. Since the data ranges from 400 to 900 pounds, you should use a scale that accommodates this range. Mark intervals such as 0, 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900, 1000 along the y-axis.

3. Plot the data for Hard Middle School:
- 2008: 700 lbs
- 2009: 600 lbs
- 2010: 700 lbs
- 2011: 800 lbs
- 2012: 900 lbs
Connect these points with a line (you might want to use one color).

4. Plot the data for Eden Middle School:
- 2008: 500 lbs
- 2009: 400 lbs
- 2010: 600 lbs
- 2011: 500 lbs
- 2012: 600 lbs
Connect these points with another line (use a different color or style to distinguish from the first line).

5. Add a title: Write "Recycling Cans Collected by Hard Middle School and Eden Middle School (2008-2012)" at the top of the graph.

This completes the double line graph as requested, showing the trend of recycling can collection for both schools over the five-year period.