Multiple Representations 6.6c (Descriptions)

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What is an independent variable?

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An independent variable is a variable that is manipulated or changed in an experiment to test its effects on the dependent variable.

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

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What is a dependent variable?

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A dependent variable is a variable that is measured in an experiment and is affected by changes in the independent variable.

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

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What does the equation y = x - 2 represent?

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In the equation y = x - 2, the value of y is 2 less than the value of x.

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CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5

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What does the equation y = 2x represent?

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In the equation y = 2x, the value of y is twice the value of x.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

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How do you identify the independent variable in an equation?

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The independent variable is usually represented by x in an equation.

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

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How do you identify the dependent variable in an equation?

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The dependent variable is usually represented by y in an equation.

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

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What is the relationship between x and y in the equation y = x + 4?

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In the equation y = x + 4, the value of y is 4 more than the value of x.

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

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What is the slope of the line represented by the equation y = 3x?

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The slope of the line represented by the equation y = 3x is 3.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What does the equation y = x + 9.6 represent?

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In the equation y = x + 9.6, the value of y is 9.6 more than the value of x.

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CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5

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How can you write an equation for a scenario where a person earns money per hour?

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If a person earns $15 each hour, the equation can be written as Y = 15x, where Y is the total earnings and x is the number of hours worked.

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CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2