Additive vs. Multiplicative

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What is an additive relationship?

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An additive relationship is when a constant value is added to a variable, represented by the equation y = x + a.

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CCSS.5.OA.B.3

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What is a multiplicative relationship?

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A multiplicative relationship is when a variable is multiplied by a constant, represented by the equation y = ax.

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What does the graph of an additive relationship look like?

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The graph of an additive relationship is a straight line that does not necessarily pass through the origin.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D

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What does the graph of a multiplicative relationship look like?

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The graph of a multiplicative relationship is a curve that always passes through the origin (0,0).

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D

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What is the equation for an additive relationship?

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y = x + a.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What is the equation for a multiplicative relationship?

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y = ax.

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CCSS.4.OA.A.1

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In an additive relationship, what happens to y when x increases by 1?

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y increases by a constant value (a).

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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

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In a multiplicative relationship, what happens to y when x increases by 1?

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y increases by a factor of a.

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CCSS.5.OA.B.3

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True or False: The graph of a multiplicative relationship always starts at the origin.

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True.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D

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True or False: The graph of an additive relationship can cross the origin.

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False.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5