Writing Linear Equations

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What is a linear equation?

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A linear equation is an equation that makes a straight line when graphed. It can be written in the form y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

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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 y with respect to x. It indicates how steep the line is and the direction it goes (positive or negative).

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

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The slope-intercept form of a linear equation is y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

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

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The slope (m) can be calculated using the formula m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1).

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What does a positive slope indicate about a linear relationship?

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A positive slope indicates that as x increases, y also increases, showing a direct relationship.

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What does a negative slope indicate about a linear relationship?

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A negative slope indicates that as x increases, y decreases, showing an inverse relationship.

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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, represented by the value of b in the slope-intercept form y = mx + b.

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How can you determine the equation of a line from a graph?

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To determine the equation of a line from a graph, identify the slope and the y-intercept, then use the slope-intercept form y = mx + b.

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What is the standard form of a linear equation?

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The standard form of a linear equation is Ax + By = C, where A, B, and C are integers, and A should be non-negative.

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What is the relationship between the coefficients in the equation y = mx + b?

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In the equation y = mx + b, m is the slope of the line, and b is the y-intercept, indicating where the line crosses the y-axis.