Linear Equations

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What is a linear equation?

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CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

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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 the y-value with respect to the x-value. It indicates how steep the line is.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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How do you find the slope from two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)?

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

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The slope of the line is 2.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What is the formula for finding the slope of a line?

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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Find the slope of the line passing through the points (1, 2) and (4, 5).

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What does a negative slope indicate about a line?

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A negative slope indicates that as the x-value increases, the y-value decreases, meaning the line falls from left to right.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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The y-intercept is 4.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

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How can you determine if a line has a positive slope?

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A line has a positive slope if it rises from left to right.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5