Graphing Linear Equations Flashcard

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What is the definition of a linear equation?

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A linear equation is an equation that represents a straight line when graphed on a coordinate plane, typically in the form y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

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What does the x-intercept of a line represent?

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The x-intercept of a line is the point where the line crosses the x-axis, which occurs when y = 0.

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What does the y-intercept of a line represent?

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The y-intercept of a line is the point where the line crosses the y-axis, which occurs when x = 0.

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How do you find the slope of a line given two points?

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The slope (m) of a line can be calculated using the formula m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1), where (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) are the coordinates of the two points.

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

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The slope-intercept form of a linear equation is y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

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How can you graph a linear equation using intercepts?

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To graph a linear equation using intercepts, plot the x-intercept and y-intercept on the coordinate plane and draw a straight line through these two points.

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What is the relationship between the slope and the direction of a line?

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A positive slope indicates that the line rises from left to right, while a negative slope indicates that the line falls from left to right.

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

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

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What is the significance of an undefined slope in a linear equation?

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An undefined slope indicates a vertical line, meaning that the x-value remains constant regardless of the y-value.

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How do you determine the equation of a line given its slope and y-intercept?

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The equation of a line can be determined using the slope-intercept form: y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.