A Simple Pythagorean Proof
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Observe what happens as you move the two sliders. Answer the questions below.
(1.) Leave m as 1 and move b. Explain how the line is changing.
(2.) Leave b as 1 and move m. Explain how the line is changing.
(3.) Explain the direction of the line when m is positive and negative.
(4.) What type of line do you see when m=0?
(5.) What conclusions can you make about the variables m and b?