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 (upward or downward).

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

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To find the y-intercept, set x = 0 in the equation and solve for y.

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What is the x-intercept of a linear equation?

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The x-intercept is the point where the line crosses the x-axis. To find it, set y = 0 in the equation and solve for x.

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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 graph the equation y = mx + b?

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To graph y = mx + b, start at the y-intercept (0, b) on the y-axis, then use the slope (m) to find another point by rising and running.

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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 slope of the line represented by the equation y = 2x + 3?

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The slope of the line is 2.

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How do you determine if two lines are parallel?

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Two lines are parallel if they have the same slope but different y-intercepts.