Interpreting Linear Graphs

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What is the meaning of the slope in a linear graph?

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The slope represents the rate of change between the two variables, indicating how much one variable changes for a unit change in another variable.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What does a positive slope indicate?

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A positive slope indicates that as one variable increases, the other variable also increases.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What does a negative slope indicate?

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A negative slope indicates that as one variable increases, the other variable decreases.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What is the formula for calculating the slope (m) between two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)?

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m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5