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In typical middle school math, there are two axis (plural is spelled same but pronounced different): dependent and independent. The x-axis (horizontal) is where the independent variable is normally plotted, and the y-axis (vertical) is where the dependent variable is plotted.
A good way to remember this is to make a statement about the graph. For example, if your x-axis is time in seconds and your y-axis is number of jumping-jacks, you could state the following: "the number of jumping jacks depends on the time in seconds." After all, the time wouldn't be dependent on the number of jumping jacks you can do, would it?
There can be cases where it makes sense to plot an independent variable vertically, rather than horizontally. Usually the title of the graph will give an indication that this is the purpose.
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What does axis mean in math terms?
It refers to the y or x axis on a graph. The x-axis is located at any point with 0 as the y point. The y-axis is located at any point with 0 as the x point.
What dose y mean in math?
It means the y-axis. Upon solving a problem what number goes into the place of y is your plot point on that axis.
Which variable goes on the y axis?
If there is an independent variable then that goes on the x-axis. If not, either of two variables can go on the y-axis. With a chart in three or more dimensions, the second independent variable, if it exists, will go on the y-axis.
What does rise mean in math?
Rise is the vertical distance between the two points on the graph. This is measured using the Y axis.
What goes on the horizontal axis of a graph?
The independent variable goes on the horizontal (x) axis.
