C6 Equations in Tables and Graphs

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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 containing variables.

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What does the variable 'y' represent in an equation?

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In an equation, 'y' often represents the dependent variable, which changes in response to the independent variable 'x'.

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What does the variable 'x' represent in an equation?

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In an equation, 'x' typically represents the independent variable, which can be controlled or changed.

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What is a dependent variable?

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A dependent variable is a variable whose value depends on the value of another variable, often represented as 'y'.

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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, often represented as 'x'.

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What does it mean to graph an equation?

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Graphing an equation means plotting points on a coordinate plane that represent the solutions of the equation.

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What is a linear equation?

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

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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 rise over run between two points on the line.

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What does 'y = mx + b' represent?

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This is the slope-intercept form of a linear equation, where 'm' is the slope and 'b' is the y-intercept.

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What is a table of values?

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A table of values is a chart that shows pairs of values for the independent variable 'x' and the dependent variable 'y'.