Linear Relationships Flashcards
1
Q
Formula for relationships?
A
y=mx+b
2
Q
What is y?
A
the dependent variable
3
Q
What is m?
A
slope or constant rate of change
4
Q
What is x?
A
the independent variable
5
Q
What is b?
A
the beginning variable (0,y)
6
Q
What’s a trick to find m?
A
rise/run (change in y, change in x)
7
Q
What’s proportional?
A
A straight line that passes through the origin
8
Q
What’s non-proportional?
A
Does not go through the origin
9
Q
Formula for constant of proportionality
A
y = mx or k = y/x
