Linear Equations and Inequalities

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What is a linear equation?

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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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How do you find the y-intercept of a linear equation?

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What is the standard form of a linear equation?

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What does it mean for a point to be part of the solution set of a linear equation?

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A point is part of the solution set if it satisfies the equation when its coordinates are substituted into the equation.

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What is an inequality?

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An inequality is a mathematical statement that compares two expressions, showing that one is greater than, less than, or not equal to the other.

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How do you graph a linear inequality?

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To graph a linear inequality, first graph the corresponding linear equation as a dashed or solid line, then shade the region that satisfies the inequality.

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What is the difference between a solid line and a dashed line in graphing inequalities?

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

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How do you determine the slope from two points?

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