Line Graphs

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What is a line graph?

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A line graph is a type of chart that shows information as a series of data points connected by straight line segments.

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What does the y-axis represent in a line graph?

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The y-axis represents the variable that is being measured or counted, such as 'Number of Teens'.

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What does the x-axis represent in a line graph?

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The x-axis represents the independent variable, often showing time or categories.

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What is the main purpose of a line graph?

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The main purpose of a line graph is to show trends over time.

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How do you read a line graph?

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You read a line graph by looking at the points plotted on the graph and observing how they connect to show changes.

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What does an upward slope in a line graph indicate?

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An upward slope indicates that the value is increasing.

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What does a downward slope in a line graph indicate?

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A downward slope indicates that the value is decreasing.

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What is a data point in a line graph?

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A data point is a specific value plotted on the graph, representing the intersection of the x and y values.

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How can you find the highest point on a line graph?

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You can find the highest point by looking for the peak of the line where the y-value is the greatest.

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What does it mean if a line graph is flat?

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A flat line means that there is no change in the value over time.