linear equations

Front

What is the slope of the line that is perpendicular to the line y = -5x + 3?

Back

1/5

Front

What does 'b' represent in y=mx+b?

Back

y-intercept

Front

Write the equation below in standard form: y = 2/3 x + 5.

Back

2x - 3y= -15

Front

What is the Standard Form of a linear equation?

Back

Ax+By=C

Front

What letter represents the slope of a line in the equation y = mx + b?

Back

m

Front

What is the definition of a linear equation?

Back

An equation that makes a straight line when graphed.

Front

What is the slope-intercept form of a linear equation?

Back

y = mx + b

Front

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

Back

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

Front

What does the slope of a line indicate?

Back

The steepness and direction of the line.

Front

What is the y-intercept in the equation y = 3x + 4?

Back

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