Tables, Rules and Equations

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What is the dependent variable in a table?

Back

The dependent variable is the quantity that depends on the independent variable, often represented on the y-axis.

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What does the x-axis represent in a graph?

Back

The x-axis represents the independent quantity.

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What does the y-axis represent in a graph?

Back

The y-axis represents the dependent quantity.

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What is an additive relationship?

Back

An additive relationship is when a constant value is added to the previous value to get the next value.

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How do you identify the dependent variable from a table?

Back

The dependent variable is usually the output or result that changes in response to the independent variable.

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What is the algebraic equation for a linear relationship?

Back

A linear relationship can be expressed in the form y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

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If x = 3, what is y in the equation y = x - 3?

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y = 0.

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If the table shows a constant increase of 2, what is the next value after 10?

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The next value is 12.

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What is the purpose of a table in mathematics?

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A table organizes data to show relationships between variables.

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What is a rule in mathematics?

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A rule is a mathematical statement that describes the relationship between quantities.