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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CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

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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 y with respect to x. It indicates how steep the line is and the direction it goes (positive slope goes up, negative slope goes down).

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What is the y-intercept (b) 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 graph a linear equation?

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To graph a linear equation, identify the y-intercept (b) on the y-axis, use the slope (m) to find another point, and draw a straight line through these points.

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What is the difference between a positive and negative slope?

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A positive slope means the line rises from left to right, while a negative slope means the line falls from left to right.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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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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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

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How can you determine the slope from a graph?

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To determine the slope from a graph, pick two points on the line, calculate the rise (change in y) and run (change in x), and use the formula m = rise/run.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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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 do 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 get all terms on one side.