Solutions to Linear Equations

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Is (1, 2) a solution to the linear equation 2x + 5y = 12?

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Yes

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Solutions to linear equations are...

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ordered pairs (x,y)

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Which of these is a solution to the equation 5x - y = -12? (-4,-8), (-4,6)

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(-4,-8)

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Which of these is a solution to the equation y - 12 = x? (0,12), (1,12)

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(0,12)

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Is (5, 5) a solution to the linear equation x + y = 12?

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No

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What is a linear equation?

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An equation that makes a straight line when graphed.

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What does the solution of a linear equation represent?

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The point(s) where the line intersects the coordinate plane.

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What is an ordered pair?

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A pair of numbers (x,y) that represent a point on the coordinate plane.

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What is the slope of a line?

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The rate of change of y with respect to x.

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What is the y-intercept?

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The point where the line crosses the y-axis.