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 of a line represent?

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The slope of a line represents the rate of change of y with respect to x. It indicates how steep the line is and the direction it goes (positive or negative).

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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 is the y-intercept in a linear equation?

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

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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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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 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 can you determine if a point (x, y) lies on a line represented by a linear equation?

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To determine if a point lies on a line, substitute the x-value into the equation and see if the resulting y-value matches the y-value of the point.

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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, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

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How do you graph a linear equation?

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To graph a linear equation, find the y-intercept (b), plot it on the y-axis, then use the slope (m) to find another point by rising and running from the y-intercept.