Labeling Parts of Linear Equations

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A linear equation in slope-intercept form, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

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The slope of the line, indicating the rate of change of y with respect to x.

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The y-intercept, which is the value of y when x is 0.

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Christine's total earnings.

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The number of hours Christine has worked.

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The amount Christine gets paid per hour.

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What is the general form of a linear equation?

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What does it mean if the slope 'm' is positive?

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The line rises as it moves from left to right.

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What does it mean if the slope 'm' is negative?

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The line falls as it moves from left to right.

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

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