Graphs, Tables, and Equations

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What is the equation that represents a linear relationship where y is one-third of x?

Back

y = 1/3 x

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On a graph, which axis is used to represent the dependent variable?

Back

y-axis

Front

On a graph, which axis is used to represent the independent variable?

Back

x-axis

Front

What is the independent variable in an experiment testing how watering affects plant growth?

Back

The amount you water each plant.

Front

What does a table of input/output values represent?

Back

A relationship between two variables, showing how one variable changes in response to another.

Front

What is a graph?

Back

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

Front

What is the purpose of using tables in data representation?

Back

To organize and display data clearly for easy comparison and analysis.

Front

What does the slope of a line in a graph represent?

Back

The rate of change between the dependent and independent variables.

Front

What is a dependent variable?

Back

The variable that is measured or affected in an experiment.

Front

What is an independent variable?

Back

The variable that is changed or controlled in an experiment.