Chapter 6 8th Grade

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Point of Intersection

Back

The specific point where two or more lines, curves, or planes meet or cross each other.

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System of Equations

Back

A set of two or more equations where the point of intersection is the solution.

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Equal Values Method

Back

A strategy used to solve a system of equations where you set the two equations equal to each other and solve

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Solution

Back

The value assigned to variables in an equation that makes the equation true when substituted

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Substitute

Back

Replacing a variable in an expression or equation with a specific numerical value.

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Parallel

Back

Two or more lines that have the same slope and never intersect, creates infinite solutions.

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Slope

Back

The steepness of a line, the “m” in our equation.

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y-intercept

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Where the line crosses the y-axis, the “b” in our equation.

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Starting Point

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Where we start our lines on the y-axis.

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Growth Rate

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The change in y over the change in x as our slope increases/decreases.