Linear Relationships Vocabulary

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What is a linear relationship?

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A linear relationship is a relationship between two variables that can be represented by a straight line on a graph.

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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

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What is the standard form of a linear equation?

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The slope (m) represents the rate of change of y with respect to x, indicating how steep the line is.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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The y-intercept (b) is the point where the line crosses the y-axis, representing the value of y when x = 0.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

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What is a linear function?

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CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

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What are parallel lines?

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Parallel lines are lines in a plane that never intersect and have the same slope.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

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What are perpendicular lines?

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Perpendicular lines are lines that intersect at a right angle (90 degrees) and have slopes that are opposite reciprocals.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

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What is the difference between a linear equation and a nonlinear equation?

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A linear equation can be represented by a straight line, while a nonlinear equation cannot be represented by a straight line.

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CCSS.8.F.A.3

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

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

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What does it mean for two lines to be coincident?

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Coincident lines are lines that lie on top of each other, having the same slope and y-intercept.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8A