Writing Linear Equations

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What is a linear equation?

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A linear equation is an equation that makes a straight line when graphed. It can be written in the form y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

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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 y with respect to x. It indicates how steep the line is and the direction it goes (positive or negative).

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How do you find the y-intercept of a linear equation?

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The y-intercept of a linear equation is found by setting x to 0 in the equation and solving for y. It is the point where the line crosses the y-axis.

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What is the standard form of a linear equation?

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The standard form of a linear equation is Ax + By = C, where A, B, and C are integers, and A should be non-negative.

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How can you determine if two lines are parallel?

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Two lines are parallel if they have the same slope but different y-intercepts.

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

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The point-slope form of a linear equation is y - y1 = m(x - x1), where m is the slope and (x1, y1) is a point on the line.

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What is the significance of the y-intercept in a real-world context?

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In a real-world context, the y-intercept often represents the initial value or starting point of a situation before any changes occur.

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How do you convert a linear equation from slope-intercept form to standard form?

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To convert from slope-intercept form (y = mx + b) to standard form (Ax + By = C), rearrange the equation to get all terms on one side.

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What is the formula for calculating the slope between two points?

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The formula for calculating the slope (m) between two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) is m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1).

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What does it mean for a line to have a negative slope?

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A line with a negative slope decreases as it moves from left to right, indicating an inverse relationship between x and y.