Linear Equations Review

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What is the slope of a line?

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The slope of a line measures its steepness and direction. It is calculated as the ratio of the vertical change (rise) to the horizontal change (run) between two points on the line.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What is the formula for 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 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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How do you find the y-intercept of a line from its equation?

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How do you find the x-intercept of a line from its equation?

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What does a positive slope indicate about a line?

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A positive slope indicates that the line rises from left to right.

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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 falls from left to right.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What is the slope of a horizontal line?

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The slope of a horizontal line is 0.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What is the slope of a vertical line?

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The slope of a vertical line is undefined.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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How do you rewrite an equation in slope-intercept form?

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To rewrite an equation in slope-intercept form, isolate y on one side of the equation.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3