Linear Equations

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What is a linear equation?

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CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

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What does the slope of a line represent?

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The slope of a line represents the rate of change of the y-value with respect to the x-value. It indicates how steep the line is.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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How do you calculate the slope between two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)?

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What is the y-intercept of a linear equation?

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What does a zero slope indicate about a line?

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A zero slope indicates that the line is horizontal, meaning there is no change in the y-value as the x-value changes.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What is the x-intercept of a linear equation?

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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If a line passes through the points (2, -4) and (3, 1), what is the slope?

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What does a negative slope indicate about a line?

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A negative slope indicates that the line is decreasing, meaning as the x-value increases, the y-value decreases.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5