math review Flashcards
1
Q
what is the equation of a line
A
y= alpha + betax alpha= vertical intercept beta= slope (slope =rise/run)
2
Q
positive relationship between variables
A
-graph slope is upward and is greater than 0 this is a DIRECT relationship
3
Q
negative relationship between variables
A
- downward slope and the slope is less than zero this is an INVERSE relationship
ex: decrease price, increases the amount of buyers
4
Q
no relationship between variables
A
horizontal slope, y value is constant and the slope is 0
or
vertical slope, x value is constant and the slope is undefined , ex: no matter price of medication people will still buy it
5
Q
intersection between two lines
A
- solve both equations for y
- set equations to equal each other then solve for x
- sub x value back into either equation and solve for y this will give you the y. x value of the graph where it intersects