8.SP.A.3: Definitions, Key Concepts & Examples

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Linear model

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Equation representing a straight line

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Bivariate data

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Data involving two variables

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Slope

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Rate of change between variables

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Intercept

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Value where line crosses y-axis

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Equation form

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y = mx + b

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m in y = mx + b

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Slope of the line

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b in y = mx + b

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Y-intercept

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Positive slope

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Variables increase together

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Negative slope

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One variable decreases as other increases

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Zero slope

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No change in y with x