What is a linear relationship?
Linear Relationships

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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A linear relationship is a relationship between two variables that can be represented by a straight line on a graph. It shows a constant rate of change.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does the slope of a line represent?
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The slope of a line 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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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the y-intercept of a line?
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The y-intercept is the point where the line crosses the y-axis. It represents the value of y when x is 0.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do you calculate the slope between two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)?
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The slope (m) is calculated using the formula: m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1).
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the equation of a line in slope-intercept form?
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The equation of a line in slope-intercept form is y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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If a line has a slope of 0, what does that indicate?
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A slope of 0 indicates that the line is horizontal, meaning there is no change in the y-value as the x-value changes.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does a negative slope indicate about a line?
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A negative slope indicates that as the x-value increases, the y-value decreases, showing an inverse relationship.
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