Writing Linear Equations

Front

What is the slope of a line?

Back

The slope of a line is a measure of its steepness, typically represented as 'm'. It is calculated as the change in y (rise) divided by the change in x (run).

Front

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

Back

The slope (m) is calculated using the formula: m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1).

Front

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

Back

The slope-intercept form is given by the equation y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

Front

What does the y-intercept represent in a linear equation?

Back

The y-intercept is the point where the line crosses the y-axis, represented by the value of 'b' in the slope-intercept form.

Front

Write the equation of a line with a slope of 2/3 and a y-intercept of -3.

Back

y = 2/3x - 3.

Front

How do you write the equation of a line given a slope and a point?

Back

Use the point-slope form: y - y1 = m(x - x1), where (x1, y1) is the point and m is the slope.

Front

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

Back

The point-slope form is given by y - y1 = m(x - x1), where m is the slope and (x1, y1) is a point on the line.

Front

If a line has a slope of 3 and passes through the point (0, 9), what is its equation?

Back

y = 3x + 9.

Front

What is the relationship between the slopes of parallel lines?

Back

Parallel lines have the same slope.

Front

What is the relationship between the slopes of perpendicular lines?

Back

Perpendicular lines have slopes that are negative reciprocals of each other (m1 * m2 = -1).