Flashcardizz: Is the Equation Linear?

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Is the equation 2x + y = -7 linear?

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Yes, it is a linear equation.

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Is the equation y - 0.5x = 5 linear?

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Yes, it is a linear equation.

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Is the equation y = 3x^2 + 2x + 1 linear?

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No, it is not a linear equation because of the x^2 term.

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Is the equation y = 5 linear?

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Yes, it is a linear equation.

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What must be true for an equation to be linear?

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There must be no exponents on variables.

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What is a linear equation?

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An equation that graphs to a straight line.

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What is the standard form of a linear equation?

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Ax + By = C, where A, B, and C are constants.

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Can a linear equation have fractions?

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Yes, linear equations can have fractions.

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What is the slope-intercept form of a linear equation?

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y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

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What does the slope of a line represent?

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The steepness of the line, indicating how much y changes for a change in x.