Linear Equations from Tables

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What is a linear equation?

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A linear equation is an equation that makes a straight line when graphed. It can be written in the form y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

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CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

CCSS.8.F.B.4

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What does the slope (m) represent in a linear equation?

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The slope (m) represents the rate of change of the dependent variable (y) with respect to the independent variable (x). It indicates how steep the line is.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What is the y-intercept (b) in a linear equation?

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The y-intercept (b) is the point where the line crosses the y-axis. It represents the value of y when x is 0.

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How can you determine if a table of values represents a linear relationship?

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A table of values represents a linear relationship if the differences between consecutive y-values divided by the differences between consecutive x-values are constant.

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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

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What is the formula to find the slope between two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)?

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The formula to find the slope (m) is m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1).

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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If a linear equation has a slope of 2, what does this mean?

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A slope of 2 means that for every 1 unit increase in x, the value of y increases by 2 units.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What is the significance of a slope of 0 in a linear equation?

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A slope of 0 indicates a horizontal line, meaning that the value of y remains constant regardless of the value of x.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What does a negative slope indicate about a linear relationship?

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A negative slope indicates that as the value of x increases, the value of y decreases, resulting in a downward sloping line.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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How can you convert a table of values into a linear equation?

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To convert a table of values into a linear equation, first find the slope using two points, then use one of the points to solve for the y-intercept.

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CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

CCSS.8.F.B.4

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What is the standard form of a linear equation?

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The standard form of a linear equation is Ax + By = C, where A, B, and C are integers, and A should be non-negative.