Line Graphs

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What is a line graph?

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A line graph is a type of chart that shows information as a series of data points connected by straight lines.

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What does it mean if a line on a graph is going up?

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It means that the value is increasing.

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What does it mean if a line on a graph is going down?

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It means that the value is decreasing.

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What does it mean if a line on a graph is flat?

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It means that the value is staying the same.

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How can you tell if two points on a line graph are the same?

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If the points are at the same height on the graph, they have the same value.

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What do you call the horizontal line on a graph?

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The horizontal line is called the x-axis.

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What do you call the vertical line on a graph?

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The vertical line is called the y-axis.

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What information can you find on the x-axis of a line graph?

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The x-axis usually shows the categories or time periods.

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What information can you find on the y-axis of a line graph?

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The y-axis usually shows the values or measurements.

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How do you read a line graph?

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You look at the points on the line and see how they change from left to right.