Graphing 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 (m) represent in a linear equation?

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The slope (m) represents the rate of change of the y-value with respect to the x-value. It indicates how steep the line is.

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What does the y-intercept (b) represent in a linear equation?

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The y-intercept (b) is the point where the line crosses the y-axis. It represents the value of y when x is 0.

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How do you find the slope from two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)?

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The slope (m) can be calculated using the formula m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1).

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What is the general form of a linear equation?

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The general form of a linear equation is Ax + By = C, where A, B, and C are constants.

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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.

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If m = 2 and b = -4, what is the equation of the line?

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The equation of the line is y = 2x - 4.

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What does a positive slope indicate about a line?

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A positive slope indicates that as x increases, y also increases, resulting in an upward slant of the line.

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What does a negative slope indicate about a line?

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A negative slope indicates that as x increases, y decreases, resulting in a downward slant of the line.

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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 (m) but different y-intercepts (b).