Exploring y-Intercepts in Graphs and Functions
Exploring y-Intercepts in Graphs and Functions
Modify the y-intercept of a linear equation and observe how the graph shifts vertically.
Open-ended question 1
How does the graph of the line change when the y-intercept changes from positive to negative? From negative to positive?
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Open-ended question 2
Notice the relationship between the x-intercepts and y-intercepts. What effect would changing the slope have on the relationship between the x- and y-intercepts?
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