Math 8 - Interpreting Slope and Y-Intercept

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What does the y-intercept represent in the equation c = 0.20t + 3.50?

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The y-intercept represents the initial charge of $3.50 that must be paid upfront before renting the kayak.

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What does the slope represent in the equation c = 0.20t + 3.50?

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The slope represents the cost of renting the kayak per minute, which is $0.20.

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What is the meaning of the y-intercept in the context of a burning candle's height?

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The y-intercept represents the original height of the candle before it starts burning.

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In the context of a used car salesman's salary, what does the slope represent?

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The slope represents the commission earned per car sold.

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How do you determine the slope from the equation y = 3/2x + 3?

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The slope is the coefficient of x, which is 3/2.

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What is the y-intercept of the equation y = 3/2x + 3?

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The y-intercept is the constant term, which is (0, 3).

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What does a positive slope indicate in a linear equation?

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A positive slope indicates that as the x-value increases, the y-value also increases.

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What does a negative slope indicate in a linear equation?

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A negative slope indicates that as the x-value increases, the y-value decreases.

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What is the formula for calculating slope between two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)?

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The formula for slope (m) is m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1).

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What is the significance of the y-intercept in real-world scenarios?

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The y-intercept often represents a starting value or initial condition in real-world situations.

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