Interpreting Graphs of Linear Functions in Context

Flashcard
•
Mathematics
•
8th - 9th Grade
•
Hard
Quizizz Content
FREE Resource
Student preview

15 questions
Show all answers
1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the x-axis represent in a graph of a linear function?
Back
The x-axis represents the independent variable, often indicating the amount of something, such as 'Amount of Sand (lb)'.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the x-intercept represent in the context of a linear function?
Back
The x-intercept represents the value of the independent variable when the dependent variable is zero, such as 'Time Spent Studying'.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you calculate earnings based on hours worked in a linear function?
Back
Earnings can be calculated using the formula: Earnings = Rate per hour × Hours worked. For example, if Sally paints for 2 hours at $50 per hour, she makes $100.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the slope (m) represent in a linear function?
Back
The slope (m) represents the rate of change of the dependent variable with respect to the independent variable, such as 'The sloth runs 6 feet in 1 minute'.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the y-axis represent in a graph of a linear function?
Back
The y-axis represents the dependent variable, which is affected by the independent variable.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the significance of the y-intercept in a linear function?
Back
The y-intercept is the value of the dependent variable when the independent variable is zero.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you interpret the slope of a line in a real-world context?
Back
The slope indicates how much the dependent variable changes for each unit increase in the independent variable.
Create a free account and access millions of resources
Similar Resources on Wayground
15 questions
Comparing Linear Functions

Flashcard
•
8th - 9th Grade
10 questions
Unit 2 Vocabulary

Flashcard
•
8th Grade
15 questions
Linear Functions

Flashcard
•
8th Grade
15 questions
Function Notation

Flashcard
•
8th - 9th Grade
15 questions
Lines in Context

Flashcard
•
7th - 9th Grade
15 questions
3.2q Linear Regression LSRL CP Stats

Flashcard
•
8th - 9th Grade
15 questions
Linear Functions

Flashcard
•
8th Grade
15 questions
Comparing Linear Functions

Flashcard
•
8th - 9th Grade
Popular Resources on Wayground
15 questions
Hersheys' Travels Quiz (AM)

Quiz
•
6th - 8th Grade
20 questions
PBIS-HGMS

Quiz
•
6th - 8th Grade
30 questions
Lufkin Road Middle School Student Handbook & Policies Assessment

Quiz
•
7th Grade
20 questions
Multiplication Facts

Quiz
•
3rd Grade
17 questions
MIXED Factoring Review

Quiz
•
KG - University
10 questions
Laws of Exponents

Quiz
•
9th Grade
10 questions
Characterization

Quiz
•
3rd - 7th Grade
10 questions
Multiply Fractions

Quiz
•
6th Grade