Analyzing Graphs and Functions

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What is a graph?

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A visual representation of data that shows the relationship between different variables.

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What does the x-axis represent in a graph?

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The horizontal axis, typically representing the independent variable.

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What does the y-axis represent in a graph?

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The vertical axis, typically representing the dependent variable.

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What is a function?

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A relation where each input has exactly one output.

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CCSS.8.F.A.1

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What does it mean for a graph to be linear?

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The graph forms a straight line, indicating a constant rate of change.

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CCSS.8.F.A.3

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What is the slope of a line?

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The measure of the steepness of the line, calculated as the rise over run.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What is a coordinate point?

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A pair of numbers (x, y) that define a specific location on a graph.

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CCSS.5.G.A.1

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What does it mean when a graph is increasing?

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The y-values are rising as the x-values increase.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What does it mean when a graph is decreasing?

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The y-values are falling as the x-values increase.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What is a stationary point on a graph?

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A point where the function does not change; the slope is zero.