Interpret Slope and Y-Int

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What does the slope of a line represent in a graph?

Back

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

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In the equation of a line, y = mx + b, what does 'm' represent?

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'm' represents the slope of the line.

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How do you calculate the slope between two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)?

Back

The slope (m) is calculated using the formula: m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1).

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What is the y-intercept in the equation y = mx + b?

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The y-intercept (b) is the value of y when x = 0, representing where the line crosses the y-axis.

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If a line has a positive slope, what does this indicate about the relationship between x and y?

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A positive slope indicates that as x increases, y also increases.

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If a line has a negative slope, what does this indicate about the relationship between x and y?

Back

A negative slope indicates that as x increases, y decreases.

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What does a slope of zero indicate about a line?

Back

A slope of zero indicates a horizontal line, meaning there is no change in y as x changes.

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What does an undefined slope indicate about a line?

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An undefined slope indicates a vertical line, meaning x does not change as y changes.

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In a real-world context, what does a slope of 2 cm per hour represent?

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It represents that for every hour, the quantity increases by 2 cm.

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How can you interpret a slope of 1/2 miles driven per dollar?

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It means that for every dollar spent, the distance driven is 1/2 mile.

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