KAP Flashcard 3.4

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What is a dependent variable?

Back

A dependent variable is a variable whose value depends on that of another variable. In a graph, it is typically plotted on the y-axis.

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What is the equation for the cost of a corsage based on the number of flowers?

Back

C = 4f, where C is the cost and f is the number of flowers.

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How many inches are in 7 feet?

Back

There are 84 inches in 7 feet.

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What does the equation y = 8x represent?

Back

It represents a situation where every spider has 8 legs.

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What is the equation that represents the relationship in the table if p is the number of people and d is the distance?

Back

d = p + 3.

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What is the independent variable in a cost vs. number of people graph?

Back

The independent variable is the number of people, as it is the variable that is manipulated.

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What is the formula to convert feet to inches?

Back

Multiply the number of feet by 12 to get the number of inches.

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What does the term 'flat fee' refer to in a cost relationship?

Back

A flat fee is a fixed charge that does not change regardless of the number of items or services.

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In the equation C = 4f, what does the number 4 represent?

Back

The number 4 represents the cost per flower in the corsage.

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What is the meaning of the term 'variable' in mathematics?

Back

A variable is a symbol used to represent an unknown value in mathematical expressions or equations.