Linear Equations Vocabulary

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The point where a line crosses the x-axis is called the

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x intercept

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The x-axis is:

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left and right

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The y-axis is:

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up and down

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A line can be curved.

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False

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The slope intercept form is...

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y = mx + b

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What is the definition of slope?

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The slope is the measure of the steepness of a line, calculated as the rise over run.

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What does 'm' represent in the slope-intercept form?

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'm' represents the slope of the line.

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What does 'b' represent in the slope-intercept form?

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'b' represents the y-intercept of the line.

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What is the formula to find the slope between two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)?

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m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)

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What is the y-intercept of a line?

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The y-intercept is the point where the line crosses the y-axis.