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Unit 5 Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Linear | A relationship for which the graph is a straight line |
| Rate | A ratio that compares two quantities with different units |
| Direct Variation | Another term for proportional; when two variables have the same y/x ratio |
| Constant of Proportionality | Another term for unit rate |
| Proportion | An equation stating that two ratios or rates that are equal |
| Slope | The rate of change between any two points on a line |
| Unit Rate | A rate where the denominator is equal to 1 unit |
| Ordered Pair | A pair of numbers used to locate a point on the coordinate plane |
| Orgin | The point (0,0) |
| Complex Fraction | A fraction that has a fraction in the numerator, denominator or both |
| Quadrant | One of the four regions of the quadrant plane |
| Rate of Change | Describes how one quantity changes in relation to another |
| Proportional | Another term for direct variation;when two variables have the same y/x ratio |
| Coordinate Plane | The grid where ordered pairs are graphed |
| X-Coordinate | The first number in an ordered pair |
| Y-Coordinate | The second first number in an ordered pair |