Linear Relationships Vocabulary

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Linear

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A function that is linear will have a constant rate of change.

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Non-proportional

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A relationship where the ratio of y/x is not constant.

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Proportional

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A relationship where the ratio of y/x is constant.

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Slope

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The ratio of the change in y-values over the change in x-values.

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Slope-intercept form

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The equation of a straight line in the form of y = mx + b.

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Unit rate

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A comparison of two measurements with a denominator of 1.

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X-axis

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The horizontal number line in the coordinate plane.

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X-coordinate

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The first number in an ordered pair.

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Y-axis

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The vertical number line in the coordinate plane.

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Y-coordinate

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The second number in an ordered pair.