Basic Algebra Terms

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Slope

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The measure of the steepness or incline of a line, often represented as 'm' in the equation of a line.

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x-axis

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The horizontal axis in a coordinate plane.

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y-axis

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The vertical axis in a coordinate plane.

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x-intercept

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The point where a line crosses the x-axis.

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y-intercept

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The point where a line crosses the y-axis.

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Linear

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A type of equation or function that graphs as a straight line.

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Origin

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The point (0,0) where the x-axis and y-axis intersect in a coordinate plane.

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Coordinate

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A set of values that show an exact position, usually in the form (x, y).

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Quadrant

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One of the four regions into which the x-axis and y-axis divide the coordinate plane.

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Ordered Pair

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A pair of numbers (x, y) that represents a point's location on the coordinate plane.