Exploring Linear Relationships Flashcard

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What is the rate of rainfall if it falls 2 cm in one hour?

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The rate of rainfall is 2 cm per hour.

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What does it mean if two linear equations are perpendicular?

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Two linear equations are perpendicular if the product of their slopes is -1.

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Slope: 3, y-intercept: 5.

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Define slope in the context of a linear equation.

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Slope is the measure of the steepness of a line, calculated as the rise over run.

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What is the y-intercept of a linear equation?

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The y-intercept is the point where the line crosses the y-axis.

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How do you determine if two lines are parallel?

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Two lines are parallel if they have the same slope.

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What is the formula for finding the slope between two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)?

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What does it mean for two lines to be neither parallel nor perpendicular?

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It means the lines intersect at an angle that is not 90 degrees.