Interpreting Linear Graphs

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What does the slope represent in a linear graph?

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The slope represents the rate of change; it indicates how much the dependent variable changes for a unit change in the independent variable.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What is the y-intercept in a linear graph?

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The y-intercept is the point where the line crosses the y-axis, representing the value of the dependent variable when the independent variable is zero.

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How do you calculate the slope of a line?

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The slope (m) is calculated using the formula m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1), where (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) are two points on the line.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What does a positive slope indicate?

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A positive slope indicates that as the independent variable increases, the dependent variable also increases.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What does a negative slope indicate?

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A negative slope indicates that as the independent variable increases, the dependent variable decreases.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What does a slope of zero mean?

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A slope of zero means that the line is horizontal, indicating that the dependent variable does not change as the independent variable changes.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What does a vertical line represent in a graph?

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A vertical line represents an undefined slope and indicates that the independent variable does not change.

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How can you identify the y-intercept from a graph?

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The y-intercept can be identified as the point where the line intersects the y-axis.

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What is the significance of the y-intercept in real-world situations?

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The y-intercept often represents the starting value or initial condition in a real-world context.

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A

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What is the formula for the equation of a line in slope-intercept form?

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The equation of a line in slope-intercept form is y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

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CCSS.8.F.A.3

CCSS.8.EE.B.6