Creating Linear Equations (Algebra 1)

Front

What do two lines that are perpendicular have in common?

Back

Their slopes are opposite reciprocals.

Front

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

Back

y - y₁ = m(x - x₁)

Front

In the equation y = 2x + 3, what is the slope?

Back

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Front

What does the 'b' represent in the equation y = mx + b?

Back

The y-intercept.

Front

What do two lines that are parallel have in common?

Back

Their slopes are the same.

Front

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

Back

y = mx + b

Front

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

Back

Slope (m) = (y₂ - y₁) / (x₂ - x₁)

Front

What is the definition of a linear equation?

Back

An equation that makes a straight line when graphed.

Front

What does 'm' represent in the equation y = mx + b?

Back

The slope of the line.

Front

How can you determine if two lines are parallel using their equations?

Back

If their slopes are equal.