To interpret and analyze the data you provided about water usage, let’s break down the information described:
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Axes:
- The vertical axis (y-axis) represents water used, with values: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50.
- The horizontal axis (x-axis) represents time, with values: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10.
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Data Points:
- The points are at (5,1), (10,2), (15,3), (35,7), and (50,10).
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Relationships:
- You mentioned a linear relationship, specifically \(y = 5x\). This implies that for every unit increase in \(x\), \(y\) increases continuously. However, to clarify, the equation \(y = 5x\) suggests a slope of 5, meaning for the x-scale this might not directly apply unless understood in context.
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Slope:
- You mentioned a constant rate of change, which can be calculated using the points. The slope (or rate of change) can be interpreted using two points, for example:
- From (5,1) to (10,2), the change in y is \(2 - 1 = 1\) and the change in x is \(10 - 5 = 5\). Thus, the slope would be \( \frac{1}{5} \).
- You could check other segments similarly.
- You mentioned a constant rate of change, which can be calculated using the points. The slope (or rate of change) can be interpreted using two points, for example:
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Connections:
- "The points are connected" suggests this data might be part of a continuous graph, indicating water usage over time.
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Equations:
- You mentioned equations like \(5y = x\), \(1/2 = x\) and \(2y = x\). These seem to relate to different scenarios or perhaps regions on the graph. To clarify:
- From \(y = 5x\), you could rewrite it in terms of \(x\) if needed.
- \(5y = x\) suggests rearranging to express y in terms of x.
- \(1/2 = x\) could represent a specific time point if relating to intervals between data points.
- \(2y = x\) could relate to finding intersections or particular points.
- You mentioned equations like \(5y = x\), \(1/2 = x\) and \(2y = x\). These seem to relate to different scenarios or perhaps regions on the graph. To clarify:
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Intercept:
- You also referred to a y-intercept at (0,0). This indicates that when there is no time elapsed (x=0), there would be no water usage (y=0), suggesting a proportional relationship if we consider a linear equation that starts at the origin.
Summary
- It seems like there is a positive correlation between time and water usage, possibly following a linear relationship within the context provided but not strictly under \(y=5x\) due to point distribution.
- To fully verify a specific equation or linear fit, you can look for a best-fit line through the provided points, which may yield a different slope considering non-linear dimensions.
- You might use linear regression analysis if you have access to necessary tools to get a precise equation fitting the provided points.
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