Multiplicative and Additive Relationships

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What is an additive relationship?

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An additive relationship is a relationship where a constant value is added to a variable. It can be represented by the equation y = x + a.

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What is a multiplicative relationship?

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A multiplicative relationship is a relationship where a variable is multiplied by a constant value. It can be represented by the equation y = ax.

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What is the equation for an additive relationship?

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y = x + a

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What is the equation for a multiplicative relationship?

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y = ax

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If x = 3 and a = 5, what is y in an additive relationship?

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y = 3 + 5 = 8

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If x = 4 and a = 2, what is y in a multiplicative relationship?

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y = 4 * 2 = 8

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What does the variable 'a' represent in the equation y = x + a?

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The variable 'a' represents the constant that is added to x in an additive relationship.

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What does the variable 'a' represent in the equation y = ax?

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The variable 'a' represents the constant that x is multiplied by in a multiplicative relationship.

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How can you identify an additive relationship from a graph?

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An additive relationship will show a straight line with a constant slope, indicating a consistent increase or decrease.

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How can you identify a multiplicative relationship from a graph?

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A multiplicative relationship will show a curve that increases or decreases exponentially, indicating a variable change.