IM Algebra Unit 4 Review

Front

What does B(9) = 11 mean in the context of a bathtub being filled with water?

Back

The tub has 11 inches of water after 9 minutes.

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Explain the meaning of f(4) = 16.

Back

The height is 16 feet at 4 seconds.

Front

Write a function to show how many cases of paper FedEx has at the end of each day if they start with 250 cases and use 3 cases per day.

Back

p(d) = 250 - 3d

Front

What does it mean if a graph has no horizontal intercept?

Back

The function does not cross the x-axis.

Front

What does c(3) = 250 represent in the context of a cow's weight?

Back

The cow weighs 250 pounds when it is 3 years old.

Front

Define a function in mathematics.

Back

A function is a relation that assigns exactly one output for each input.

Front

What is the difference between independent and dependent variables?

Back

The independent variable is the input, while the dependent variable is the output that depends on the input.

Front

What does it mean if f(x) is increasing?

Back

The value of f(x) rises as x increases.

Front

How do you interpret the slope of a linear function?

Back

The slope represents the rate of change of the dependent variable with respect to the independent variable.

Front

What is a vertical intercept in a graph?

Back

The point where the graph crosses the y-axis.