Algebra Vocabulary 5/15

Front

In Slope-Intercept Form, what does m represent?

Back

slope

Front

What does rate of change mean?

Back

Same as slope.

Front

What does solution mean?

Back

The point where the line crosses the x-axis.

Front

What is a function?

Back

An equation; each x-value can only happen once.

Front

In Slope-Intercept Form, what does b represent?

Back

y-intercept.

Front

What is the general form of a linear equation?

Back

y = mx + b.

Front

What does the term 'x-intercept' refer to?

Back

The point where the line crosses the x-axis.

Front

What does the term 'y-intercept' refer to?

Back

The point where the line crosses the y-axis.

Front

What is the definition of slope?

Back

The ratio of the rise over the run between two points on a line.

Front

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

Back

Slope (m) = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1).