Graphing & Writing Linear Equations

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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 and the direction it goes (positive slope means the line rises, negative slope means it falls).

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What is the y-intercept of a linear equation?

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How do you find the slope from two points?

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

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How do you write an equation in slope-intercept form?

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What is the equation for the total cost of ice cream with toppings?

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How do you determine the number of toppings if the total cost is $140?

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What does the term 'rise over run' refer to?

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'Rise over run' refers to the calculation of slope, which is the vertical change (rise) divided by the horizontal change (run) between two points on a line.

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How can you find the y-intercept from a graph?

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The y-intercept can be found by looking at where the line crosses the y-axis.