Linear Equations

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What does the symbol ≥ mean?

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Greater than or equal to.

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Subtract 5 from both sides.

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What does the symbol ≤ mean?

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Less than or equal to.

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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 is the general form of a linear equation?

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What is the slope in a linear equation?

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The rate of change of y with respect to x.

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How do you find the y-intercept of a linear equation?

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Set x = 0 and solve for y.

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What does the term 'solution' mean in the context of linear equations?

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A value of x that makes the equation true.

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What is the difference between 'greater than' and 'greater than or equal to'?

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'Greater than' does not include the boundary value, while 'greater than or equal to' does.