Mathematics Flashcard 4.1-4.3 Review

Front

What is the initial value in a linear equation?

Back

y-intercept

Front

What is a linear equation?

Back

An equation that represents a straight line when graphed on a coordinate plane.

Front

What is the rate of change in a linear equation?

Back

slope

Front

If Anisha works for 24 hours in a week, what would be her total pay if she is paid $7 per hour?

Back

$168

Front

How do you determine the rate of change from a function table?

Back

Find the difference in the output values and divide it by the difference in the input values.

Front

What does the slope of a line represent?

Back

The rate of change of the dependent variable with respect to the independent variable.

Front

What is the formula for the slope of a line?

Back

slope (m) = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)

Front

What is the y-intercept of a linear equation?

Back

The value of y when x is 0.

Front

What is the x-intercept of a linear equation?

Back

The value of x when y is 0.

Front

What does it mean for two lines to be parallel?

Back

They have the same slope and will never intersect.