Linear Functions & Inequalities

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What is a linear function?

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

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

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What is the y-intercept of a linear function?

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What does it mean if a line has a negative slope?

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A negative slope indicates that as the x-value increases, the y-value decreases, resulting in a downward slant from left to right.

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What is the difference between a solid line and a dashed line in graphing inequalities?

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What is an inequality?

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An inequality is a mathematical statement that compares two expressions, showing that one is greater than, less than, or equal to the other.

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What does the term 'solution set' refer to in the context of inequalities?

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The solution set is the set of all points (x, y) that satisfy the inequality.

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What is the standard form of a linear equation?

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