Unit 4 - Linear relationship Vocabulary Practice

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Relating to a line or lines, often used with the term 'linear equation'.

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Linear: A term that describes a relationship that can be represented by a straight line on a graph.

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The rate of change between any two points on a line, measuring the steepness of the line.

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Slope: The ratio of the vertical change to the horizontal change between two points on a line.

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The alignment that goes left to right or right to left.

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Horizontal: A direction that is parallel to the horizon.

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The y-coordinate of a point where the line crosses the y-axis, meaning the x-coordinate is zero.

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Y-Intercept: The point at which a line crosses the y-axis.

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The x and y coordinates of a point on a graph, written as (x,y).

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Ordered Pair: A pair of numbers used to locate a point on a graph.

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A straight line that represents a linear equation on a graph.

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Graph: A visual representation of data or mathematical relationships.

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The point where a line crosses the x-axis, meaning the y-coordinate is zero.

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X-Intercept: The point at which a line crosses the x-axis.

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A constant rate of change in a linear relationship.

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Constant Rate of Change: The same amount of change in y for each unit change in x.

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A variable that depends on another variable in a function.

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Dependent Variable: The output of a function, often represented by y.

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A variable that stands alone and isn't changed by other variables in a function.

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Independent Variable: The input of a function, often represented by x.