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

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y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

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

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m = (y₂ - y₁) / (x₂ - x₁)

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What does 'b' represent in the slope-intercept form y = mx + b?

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b represents the y-intercept, the point where the line crosses the y-axis.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

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If cheddar cheese costs $4.25 per pound, how would you express the total cost (y) for x pounds?

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y = 4.25x.

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

Front

What is the equation for a music club membership that costs $15 to start and $8 per CD?

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C = 8x + 15, where C is the total cost and x is the number of CDs.

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CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

Front

In the equation y = mx + b, what does 'm' represent?

Back

m represents the slope of the line.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

Front

What is the general form of a linear equation?

Back

The general form is ax + by = c.

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How do you convert a verbal description into an equation?

Back

Identify the variables and constants, then express the relationship mathematically.

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

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What is the meaning of the term 'linear equation'?

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A linear equation is an equation that makes a straight line when graphed.

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What does it mean if the slope (m) is negative in a linear equation?

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It means that as x increases, y decreases, indicating a downward trend.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5