Linear Relationships and Equations Corrections

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What is a linear relationship?

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A linear relationship is a relationship between two variables that can be represented by a straight line on a graph. It shows how one variable changes in relation to another.

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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

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What does the slope of a line represent in a linear equation?

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The slope of a line represents the rate of change between the two variables. It indicates how much the dependent variable (y) changes for a unit change in the independent variable (x).

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What is the equation of a line in slope-intercept form?

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The equation of a line in slope-intercept form is y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

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How do you find the y-intercept of a linear equation?

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The y-intercept is found by setting x to 0 in the equation and solving for y.

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What does the x-axis represent in a graph?

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The x-axis represents the independent variable in a graph, which is the variable that is manipulated or changed.

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What does the y-axis represent in a graph?

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The y-axis represents the dependent variable in a graph, which is the variable that is measured or observed.

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If Dixie pays $6 for 4 bags of chips, what is the cost per bag?

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The cost per bag is $6 ÷ 4 = $1.50 per bag.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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What is the equation that represents the relationship between the number of tacos sold (x) and total sales (y) if each taco costs $1.45?

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The equation is y = 1.45x.

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

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If a butterfly can travel 30 miles in 1 hour, how far can it travel in 3 hours?

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In 3 hours, the butterfly can travel 30 miles/hour × 3 hours = 90 miles.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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What is the relationship between the number of players and slices of pizza if each player gets 3 slices?

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The relationship is represented by the equation y = 3x, where y is the total slices of pizza and x is the number of players.

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9