Linear equations (two variables)

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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 (m) represent in a linear equation?

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The slope (m) represents the rate of change of y with respect to x. It indicates how steep the line is and the direction it goes (upward or downward).

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What is the y-intercept (b) in a linear equation?

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The y-intercept (b) is the value of y when x is 0. It is the point where the line crosses the y-axis.

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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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If a linear equation is y = 3x + 2, what is the slope and y-intercept?

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The slope is 3 and the y-intercept is 2.

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What does it mean if the slope of a line is negative?

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A negative slope means that as x increases, y decreases. The line goes down from left to right.

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What does it mean if the slope of a line is zero?

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A slope of zero means that the line is horizontal, indicating that y does not change as x changes.

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Write the equation of a line with a slope of 2 and a y-intercept of 5.

Back

The equation is y = 2x + 5.

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How can you determine if two lines are parallel?

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Two lines are parallel if they have the same slope but different y-intercepts.

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How can you determine if two lines are perpendicular?

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Two lines are perpendicular if the product of their slopes is -1 (m1 * m2 = -1).