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The variable is the location of the crate, given a symbolic name like "beerLocation" so you can easily reference it. Of course, variable in the literal sense means "able to vary", so in some contexts this can be used as a means of differentiating between data that can be altered (variable) and data that is fixed (constant).
An independent variable is represented by the abscissa (e.g. 'x'), and the depedendent variable as the ordinate (e.g. 'y'). As the value of the function y, where y = f(x) represents an instance where the value of y is dependent upon the value of x, it would be correct to say that y is plotted against x rather than the other way around.
They mean two different things. To "assign a value to a variable" is something you tell the computer to do. Once the value has been assigned to the variable, the variable holds that value. To "assign a variable to a value" is something you do. It means to designate a specific variable to hold a certain value.
8. I'mma is a slang contraction of I'm gonna. It's common in some dialects; others use it only in an affected manner similar to lolspeak. It's good to know what it means, but I would only recommend adopting it yourself if you're quite comfortable with using slang and know when it's appropriate. Share.
In mathematics, quadratic means "involving the second and no higher power of an unknown quantity or variable". But the prefix quad-usually describes something that has to do with four, such as quad-core processor and quadrilateral. Why does "quadratic" describe second power when "quad" means "four"?
23. It's a riff on the phrase "life's a bitch" (meaning life can be difficult and unpleasant) which turns it around into a positive. "Life's a beach" means that, at that moment at least, life was nothing but wonderful for David Beckham and Sofia Vergara. Think about beaches: sun, sand, water, beautiful people in bathing suits ... you get the idea.
X is directly proportional to Y (i.e. as X increases or decreases, Y does so as well) X is inversely proportional to Y (i.e. as X increases, Y decreases, or vice versa) X is not proportional to Y (i.e. X and Y are unrelated) This is probably the most precise way to describe two variables' relationship. There are many other types of proportionality.
What is "Wotcher"? Theory 1: It's a contraction of "what are you up to" or "what are you doing". Basically, the last part (up to/doing) is completely dropped, and the rest is smushed together. Theory 2: it's short for "what cheer", purportedly 17th century slang for "what's up".
Factor necessarily implies a statement of causality/relationship between X and Y, which is not necessarily the case for variable. Second, the phrases "x-factor" and "x-variable" are not interchangeable in the context you provide. X-factor is defined as "a circumstance, quality, or person that has a strong but unpredictable influence."
What does until mean in the following? You need to deliver this product within 2 days (until August 18, 2011) to meet your deadline and get paid. Does this mean that I have to deliver the product by 23:59 on 17 August 2011 or 23:59 on 18 August 2011? The order time is 21:04 on August 16 2011.