Does it mean that x is the isolated variable or that y is the isolated variable?
Stupid terms please.
2007-10-11 09:50:26 · 6 answers · asked by twinkle*toes 5 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
The value of y depends on the value of x.
2007-10-11 09:52:59 · answer #1 · answered by hmata3 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
it means the value of y DEPENDS on the value of x.
x is called the INDEPENDENT variable, y the DEPENDENT variable.
e.g.
y = x +4. When x = 0,
y = 0 + 4 or
y = 4.
When x = 1,
y = 1 + 4 or
y = 5.
When x = -1,
y = -1 + 4 or
y = 3.
See how the value of y changes each time you change x? The value of y depends on the value of x.
2007-10-11 09:54:37 · answer #2 · answered by pbb1001 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
no .. i'm assuming your in either algebra 1 or 2?
"y is a function of x" simply means that y maps to x and no other variable. in other words, if you looked up your name in the yellow pages, first and last name, you'd be the only end result..
if you looked at derek jeters rbi .. it would map you to a unique rbi ... get it?
2007-10-11 09:55:13 · answer #3 · answered by bronxbomber 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It means that x can be varied independently and that y is determined by the value of x. Y is dependent on x.
2007-10-11 09:53:35 · answer #4 · answered by LucaPacioli1492 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
it means you need to get back to your algebra homework
2007-10-11 09:53:10 · answer #5 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
do your own homework kid.
2007-10-11 09:52:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋