What does the x-axis represent in a graph of a linear function?
Interpreting Graphs of Linear Functions in Context

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The x-axis represents the independent variable, often indicating the amount of something, such as 'Amount of Sand (lb)'.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does the x-intercept represent in the context of a linear function?
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The x-intercept represents the value of the independent variable when the dependent variable is zero, such as 'Time Spent Studying'.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do you calculate earnings based on hours worked in a linear function?
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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.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does the slope (m) represent in a linear function?
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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'.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does the y-axis represent in a graph of a linear function?
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The y-axis represents the dependent variable, which is affected by the independent variable.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the significance of the y-intercept in a linear function?
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The y-intercept is the value of the dependent variable when the independent variable is zero.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How can you interpret the slope of a line in a real-world context?
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The slope indicates how much the dependent variable changes for each unit increase in the independent variable.
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