Graphing and Algebraic Relationships

Which axis runs horizontally (left to right)?

• x

• y

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

• The total cost in fuel DEPENDS on the miles driven.

• The miles driven DEPENDS on the total cost in fuel.

Mrs. Nelson saves $5 every week. Which of the following is the INDEPENDENT variable?

• Money saved

• Time in weeks

What is the constant ratio in a proportional linear relationship called?

• Constant of variation

• Constant rate of change

• Direct variation

• Constant of proportionality

What describes a constant ratio in direct variation?

• Constant of proportionality

• Constant of variation

• Slope-intercept form

• Standard form

What is the rate of change between any two points in a linear relationship called when it is constant?

• Direct variation

• Linear relationship

• Constant rate of change

• Point-slope form

What type of relationship exists between two variable quantities with a constant ratio?

• Linear relationship

• Direct variation

• Slope-intercept form

• Systems of equations

• Slope-intercept form

• Standard form

• Point-slope form

• Direct variation

What is the vertical change between any two points on a line called?

• Run

• Rise

• Slope

• Intercept

What is the horizontal change between any two points on a line called?

• Rise

• Slope

• Run

• Intercept