Linear Relationships Vocab

Front

What is the constant rate of change that describes how steep a line is?

Back

Slope

Front

What is the starting value within a table, specifically the y value when x=0?

Back

Initial Value

Front

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

Back

y=mx + b

Front

What is the y-intercept?

Back

The y-coordinate of the point where the line crosses the y-axis.

Front

What is an equation that gives a straight line called?

Back

Linear Equation

Front

What does 'm' represent in the slope-intercept form?

Back

The slope of the line.

Front

What does 'b' represent in the slope-intercept form?

Back

The y-intercept of the line.

Front

What is the definition of a linear relationship?

Back

A relationship that can be represented by a straight line on a graph.

Front

What is the formula to calculate the slope between two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)?

Back

Slope = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)

Front

What is the coordinate plane?

Back

A two-dimensional surface formed by the intersection of a vertical line (y-axis) and a horizontal line (x-axis).