Hmk 51GG - Interpreting Slope and Y-Intercept

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What does the slope of a graph represent?

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The slope represents the rate of change between two variables on the graph.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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How do you interpret a slope of 2 cm of rainfall per hour?

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It means that for every hour, the rainfall increases by 2 cm.

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What is the y-intercept in a graph?

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The y-intercept is the point where the graph crosses the y-axis, representing the value of the dependent variable when the independent variable is zero.

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What does a y-intercept of $3.50 mean in a rental equation?

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It means that there is a fixed charge of $3.50 before any time is counted.

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CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5

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If a graph shows Taylor can write 25 words per minute, what does this indicate?

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It indicates that for every minute, Taylor writes 25 words.

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What does a slope of 6 feet per minute indicate about the sloth's speed?

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It indicates that the sloth covers 6 feet in one minute.

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How can you find the slope from a graph?

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The slope can be found by calculating the rise over run between two points on the graph.

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What does a negative slope indicate about a graph?

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

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What is the formula for calculating slope?

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Slope (m) = (change in y) / (change in x).

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What does the term 'rise' refer to in slope calculations?

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'Rise' refers to the vertical change between two points on a graph.

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