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What is the slope of a line?

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The slope of a line is a measure of its steepness, calculated as the ratio of the rise (change in y) to the run (change in x) between two points on the line.

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How do you calculate the slope from a graph?

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Count the rise and run between two points on the line and calculate the ratio of rise to run.

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What does the notation f(x) represent in functions?

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f(x) represents the output of the function f for a given input x.

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What is an inequality?

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An inequality is a mathematical statement that compares two expressions, showing that one is less than, greater than, less than or equal to, or greater than or equal to the other.

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How do you represent a situation with an inequality?

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You can represent a situation with an inequality by identifying the maximum or minimum values and the relationships between the quantities involved.

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What does h(4) = 5 mean in the context of a function?

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It means that after 4 weeks, the height of the plant is 5 inches.

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How do you evaluate a function at a specific point?

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To evaluate a function at a specific point, substitute the value of x into the function and simplify.

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What is the y-intercept of a linear equation?

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The y-intercept is the point where the line crosses the y-axis, represented as (0, b) in the equation y = mx + b.

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What is the x-intercept of a linear equation?

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The x-intercept is the point where the line crosses the x-axis, represented as (a, 0) in the equation y = mx + b.

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What is the difference between a function and a relation?

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A function is a specific type of relation where each input has exactly one output.