Semester Practice

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What is a rate of change?

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A rate of change describes how one quantity changes in relation to another quantity. It is often represented as a slope in a graph.

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What does a zero rate of change indicate?

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A zero rate of change indicates that there is no change in the dependent variable as the independent variable changes, often represented by a horizontal line.

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What is a proportional relationship?

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A proportional relationship is a relationship between two quantities where their ratio is constant.

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How can you identify a proportional relationship in a graph?

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A graph shows a proportional relationship if it is a straight line that passes through the origin (0,0).

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What is 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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What does the slope of a line represent?

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The slope of a line represents the rate of change of the dependent variable with respect to the independent variable.

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What does an undefined slope indicate?

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An undefined slope indicates a vertical line, where the x-value does not change regardless of the y-value.

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What is the meaning of a positive slope?

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

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What is the meaning of a negative slope?

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

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What is the y-intercept in a linear equation?

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The y-intercept is the point where the line crosses the y-axis, represented by the value of y when x = 0.