chelseaalyssa said:
The unit for m represents the slope of the line, which is the amount that y changes for every 1 unit of x. The unit for b represents the y-intercept, which is the point where the line crosses the y-axis.
Yes, the units for m and b can be different. The unit for m is typically a rate or a ratio, while the unit for b is typically the same as the unit for y.
No, the units for m and b can vary depending on the context of the problem. For example, in a distance-time graph, the unit for m would be in units of distance per unit of time, while the unit for b would be in units of distance.
The unit for m affects the steepness of the line, while the unit for b affects the position of the line on the y-axis. Changing the units for m and b can result in a steeper or flatter line, and a higher or lower y-intercept.
Yes, the units for m and b can be negative. A negative unit for m indicates a negative slope, which means the line is decreasing from left to right. A negative unit for b indicates that the line crosses the y-axis below the origin.