Unit 3: Functions and Graphs Vocabulary PRE-TEST

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What is a distance-time graph?

Back

A graph that shows the distance an object has traveled over a specific period of time.

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What is a scatter plot?

Back

A graph that displays values for two variables for a set of data, showing the relationship between them.

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What does the slope of a line represent?

Back

The steepness of the line, indicating how much the y-value changes for a change in the x-value.

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What is a necessary component of an equation?

Back

An equal sign.

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What are the axes in a graph?

Back

The horizontal (x-axis) and vertical (y-axis) lines that define the graph's dimensions.

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What is the purpose of a graph?

Back

To visually represent data and show relationships between variables.

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What does it mean for a graph to be linear?

Back

It means the graph forms a straight line, indicating a constant rate of change.

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What is a variable in mathematics?

Back

A symbol used to represent an unknown value, often denoted by letters like x or y.

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What is the difference between independent and dependent variables?

Back

The independent variable is manipulated, while the dependent variable is measured in response.

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What is a function?

Back

A relationship where each input has exactly one output.