What does the slope represent in a linear function?
Interpreting Linear Functions

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The slope represents the rate of change of the dependent variable with respect to the independent variable. For example, if a sloth runs 6 feet in 1 minute, the slope is 6 feet/minute.
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What is glossophobia?
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Glossophobia is the fear of public speaking.
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What is a y-intercept in a linear function?
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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. For example, buying $30 worth of supplies for a lemonade stand can represent a y-intercept.
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How do you calculate the rate of change?
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The rate of change is calculated by dividing the change in the dependent variable by the change in the independent variable. For example, if rain falls 2 cm in 1 hour, the rate of change is 2 cm/hour.
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What does a greater rate of change indicate?
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A greater rate of change indicates that the dependent variable is changing more rapidly with respect to the independent variable. For example, if Water's Edge Rafts has a higher rate of change than Ryan's Rafts, it means Water's Edge Rafts is growing or changing faster.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a linear function?
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A linear function is a function that graphs to a straight line, defined by the equation y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does the term 'slope' mean in mathematics?
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The slope is a measure of the steepness of a line, calculated as the rise over run (change in y over change in x).
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