Additive or Multiplicative

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What is an additive relationship?

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An additive relationship is when two quantities are combined by addition. For example, if you have 3 apples and you get 2 more, you have a total of 5 apples.

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What is a multiplicative relationship?

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A multiplicative relationship is when two quantities are combined by multiplication. For example, if you have 4 groups of 2 apples, you have a total of 8 apples (4 x 2 = 8).

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How can you identify an additive relationship in a graph?

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In a graph, an additive relationship shows a straight line with a constant slope, indicating that as one quantity increases, the other increases by a fixed amount.

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How can you identify a multiplicative relationship in a graph?

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In a graph, a multiplicative relationship often shows a curve or a straight line that passes through the origin, indicating that as one quantity increases, the other increases at a constant rate.

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What does it mean if a table is graphed correctly?

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If a table is graphed correctly, it means that the data points accurately represent the relationship between the variables in the table.

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What is an example of an additive situation?

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An example of an additive situation is when you have 5 candies and your friend gives you 3 more. You now have 8 candies (5 + 3 = 8).

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What is an example of a multiplicative situation?

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An example of a multiplicative situation is when you buy 3 packs of stickers, and each pack has 5 stickers. You have a total of 15 stickers (3 x 5 = 15).

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What is the difference between additive and multiplicative relationships?

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The difference is that additive relationships involve combining quantities by addition, while multiplicative relationships involve combining quantities by multiplication.

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What does it mean if a graph has an additive relationship?

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If a graph has an additive relationship, it means that the increase in one variable results in a constant increase in the other variable.

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What does it mean if a graph has a multiplicative relationship?

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If a graph has a multiplicative relationship, it means that the increase in one variable results in a proportional increase in the other variable.