Analyzing Graphs

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What is a graph?

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A graph is a visual representation of data that shows the relationship between two or more variables.

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What does the x-axis represent in a graph?

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The x-axis typically represents the independent variable in a graph.

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CCSS.8.F.A.1

CCSS.HSF.IF.B.5

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What does the y-axis represent in a graph?

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The y-axis typically represents the dependent variable in a graph.

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What does it mean when a graph is increasing?

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An increasing graph shows that as the independent variable increases, the dependent variable also increases.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What does it mean when a graph is decreasing?

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A decreasing graph shows that as the independent variable increases, the dependent variable decreases.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What does 'no change' mean in the context of a graph?

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'No change' means that the dependent variable remains constant as the independent variable changes.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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How can you identify a part of a graph where there is no change?

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You can identify it by looking for a horizontal line segment on the graph.

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What is the significance of the slope in a graph?

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The slope indicates the rate of change between the two variables represented in the graph.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What does a steep slope indicate?

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A steep slope indicates a rapid change in the dependent variable with respect to the independent variable.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What does a gentle slope indicate?

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A gentle slope indicates a slow change in the dependent variable with respect to the independent variable.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5