Writing Equations from Tables

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What is an equation?

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An equation is a mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions, typically involving variables.

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What does the x-axis represent in a graph?

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The x-axis represents the independent variable in a graph.

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What does the y-axis represent in a graph?

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The y-axis represents the dependent variable in a graph.

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How do you identify the independent variable in a table?

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The independent variable is usually the one that you can control or change, and it is typically found in the first column of a table.

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What is the purpose of writing equations from tables?

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Writing equations from tables helps to express the relationship between the independent and dependent variables mathematically.

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What is a linear equation?

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A linear equation is an equation that makes a straight line when graphed, typically in the form y = mx + b.

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What does 'm' represent in the equation y = mx + b?

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In the equation y = mx + b, 'm' represents the slope of the line.

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What does 'b' represent in the equation y = mx + b?

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In the equation y = mx + b, 'b' represents the y-intercept, where the line crosses the y-axis.

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How can you determine the slope from a table?

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The slope can be determined by finding the change in y divided by the change in x between two points.

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What is the first step in writing an equation from a table?

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The first step is to identify the pattern or relationship between the x and y values.