Essential Algebra 1 Vocabulary

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What is the slope of parallel lines?

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The slopes of parallel lines are the same.

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What inequality is represented by the phrase 'no more than'?

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The inequality represented is ≤.

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What is a coefficient in algebra?

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A coefficient is the number in front of a variable.

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What is the definition of a solution in algebra?

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A solution is a value or values we can put in place of a variable that makes the equation true.

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What is the slope of perpendicular lines?

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The slopes of perpendicular lines are opposite reciprocals.

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

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The slope is calculated as (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1).

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What does it mean for two lines to be parallel?

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Two lines are parallel if they have the same slope and never intersect.

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What does it mean for two lines to be perpendicular?

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Two lines are perpendicular if the product of their slopes is -1.

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What is the standard form of a linear equation?

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The standard form is Ax + By = C, where A, B, and C are integers.

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

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