Graph
Definition of Graph

• Statistics: A Graph is a picture that represents Data in an organized manner.
• Algebra: A Graph is a Line or Curve drawn on a number Line or Coordinate Plane by joining the points that represent certain ordered pairs.

Examples of Graph

• The figure shown below is an example of a statistical graph, called the Bar Graph that shows the number of people visited a park in different years.

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Solved Example on Graph

Identify the Graph of the Equation whose Slope is - 3 and y-intercept is 6.

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Choices:
A. Graph 2
B. Graph 3
C. Graph 1
D. Graph 4
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
Step 1: The Equation of the Line with Slope – 3 and y-intercept 6 is y = - 3x + 6 which is 3x + y - 6 = 0.
Step 2: So, The Graph for the Equation is Graph 1.

Related Terms for Graph

• Data
• Number Line
• Coordinate Plane
• Line
• Curve
• Ordered Pair

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