Vertical lines on graphs, in math NYT

The crossword clue "Vertical lines on graphs, in math" with the answer "YAXES" refers to the plural form of "Y-axis." In a standard Cartesian coordinate system, which is used to plot graphs in mathematics, the Y-axis is the vertical line that runs up and down on the graph. It is one of the two main axes used to define the position of points on the graph, with the X-axis being the horizontal line.

The Y-axis typically represents the dependent variable in a function or equation, and it shows how this variable changes in response to the independent variable plotted along the X-axis. The plural form, "YAXES," indicates that the clue is referring to more than one vertical line across different graphs, emphasizing the role of the Y-axis in various mathematical contexts.

The crossword clue "Vertical lines on graphs, in math" with the answer "INTERCEPT" refers to the point where a line crosses an axis on a graph, such as the x-axis or y-axis. Although "intercept" itself is not a vertical line, it is related to the concept of vertical lines because it represents the value at which a function or line intersects the vertical axis (y-axis). Understanding intercepts is crucial for analyzing the behavior of graphs and their relationships with the axes.

The crossword clue "Vertical lines on graphs, in math" with the answer "PARALLEL" refers to a set of lines that never intersect each other and have the same slope. In the context of vertical lines, this clue is somewhat misleading because vertical lines themselves are not parallel to each other in the traditional sense, as they are all essentially the same line in terms of their vertical orientation. However, in a broader sense, parallel lines can be used to describe vertical lines in a coordinate system where they are considered parallel to each other.

The crossword clue "Vertical lines on graphs, in math" with the answer "ASYMPTOTE" refers to a line that a graph approaches but never actually reaches. An asymptote can be vertical, horizontal, or oblique, and in the case of a vertical asymptote, it represents a value where the function tends towards infinity or becomes undefined. Although not a vertical line in the traditional sense of plotting, vertical asymptotes are important in understanding the behavior of functions and their limits.