SOLUTION: Linear relationship between two quantities can be described by an equation or an graph. Which one is more informative and why?

Question 198787: Linear relationship between two quantities can be described by an equation or an graph. Which one is more informative and why?
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

In general, you cannot say that an equation is more informative than a graph or vice versa.

To say that a thing is informative presumes that there is a question being asked that the thing is capable of answering. A graph answers some questions better than an equation. An equation answers other questions better than a graph.

So the answer to your question is "Neither or both" for the reasons stated.

John

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