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Lesson 3 (Interpreting Graphs). Guidelines for interpreting a graph:. Identify the quantities that are being compared Understand what relationships are in the graph Look at the scales on the axes Identify domain and range Look for patterns. Lesson 3 (Interpreting Graphs).
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Lesson 3 (Interpreting Graphs) • Guidelines for interpreting a graph: • Identify the quantities that are being compared • Understand what relationships are in the graph • Look at the scales on the axes • Identify domain and range • Look for patterns
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