writing linear equations

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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 given by y - y1 = m(x - x1), where (x1, y1) is a point on the line and m is the slope.

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

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

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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, meaning the line rises from left to right.

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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, meaning the line falls from left to right.

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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 convert 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 isolate the terms on one side.

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What is the significance of the y-intercept in a linear equation?

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The y-intercept is the point where the line crosses the y-axis, represented by the value of b in the slope-intercept form y = mx + b.

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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 but different y-intercepts, meaning they will 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, meaning they intersect at a right angle.

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How do you find the equation of a line given a slope and a point?

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Use the point-slope form: y - y1 = m(x - x1), substituting the slope (m) and the coordinates of the point (x1, y1).