Linear Equations Essentials

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Definition

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Equation of first degree

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Standard Form

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Ax + By = C

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Slope-Intercept Form

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y = mx + b

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Slope

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Rise over run

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Y-Intercept

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Where line crosses y-axis

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X-Intercept

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Where line crosses x-axis

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Graphing

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Plot points and draw line

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Solution

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Value(s) satisfying equation

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Parallel Lines

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Same slope, different intercept

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Perpendicular Lines

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Slopes are negative reciprocals