Identifying independent, dependent, slope and y-int in context

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What is an independent variable?

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An independent variable is a variable that represents the input or cause in an experiment or equation. It is the variable that is changed or controlled to test its effects on the dependent variable.

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

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What is a dependent variable?

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A dependent variable is a variable that represents the output or effect in an experiment or equation. It is the variable that is measured or observed in response to changes in the independent variable.

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

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In a graph, which axis represents the independent variable?

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The x-axis represents the independent variable.

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CCSS.8.F.A.1

CCSS.HSF.IF.B.5

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In a graph, which axis represents the dependent variable?

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The y-axis represents the dependent variable.

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

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

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The slope represents the rate of change of the dependent variable with respect to the independent variable.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What does the y-intercept represent in a linear equation?

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The y-intercept represents the value of the dependent variable when the independent variable is zero.

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CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5

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If the equation is y = mx + b, what does 'm' represent?

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In the equation y = mx + b, 'm' represents the slope of the line.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

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If the equation is y = mx + b, what does 'b' represent?

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In the equation y = mx + b, 'b' represents the y-intercept of the line.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

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What is the slope of the line in the equation y = 2x + 3?

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The slope of the line is 2.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What is the y-intercept of the line in the equation y = -4x + 5?

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The y-intercept of the line is 5.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3