Linear Equations Flashcard Review

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What is a linear equation?

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

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What is the formula for slope?

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What does a positive slope indicate?

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A positive slope indicates that as the x-value increases, the y-value also increases, resulting in an upward slant of the line.

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What does a negative slope indicate?

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A negative slope indicates that as the x-value increases, the y-value decreases, resulting in a downward slant of the line.

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What does a zero slope indicate?

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A zero slope indicates a horizontal line, meaning there is no change in the y-value as the x-value changes.

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What does an undefined slope indicate?

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An undefined slope indicates a vertical line, meaning the x-value does not change while the y-value changes.

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

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What is the rate of change in a linear function?

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The rate of change in a linear function is the same as the slope, representing how much the y-value changes for a unit change in the x-value.