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Given the equation y=4x-3 , If x increases by 1 unit, what is the corresponding change in y

 Apr 20, 2015

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Thanks Heureka,

 

I just want to look at this a little differently.

y=4x-3

gradient=riserun=changeinychangeinx=41

so if x changes by 1 unit y changes by 4.    That is just another way to look at the gradient :)

 

The gradient IS the change in y if x increases by 1 unit.

 Apr 20, 2015
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Given the equation y=4x-3 , If x increases by 1 unit, what is the corresponding change in y

y1=4x3y2=4(x+1)3y2=4x+43y2=4x3=y1+4y2=y1+4y2y1=Δy=4

 the corresponding change in y is 4

 Apr 20, 2015
 #2
avatar+118704 
+8
Best Answer

Thanks Heureka,

 

I just want to look at this a little differently.

y=4x-3

gradient=riserun=changeinychangeinx=41

so if x changes by 1 unit y changes by 4.    That is just another way to look at the gradient :)

 

The gradient IS the change in y if x increases by 1 unit.

Melody Apr 20, 2015

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