Writing Linear Equations

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What is a linear equation?

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CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

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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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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What is the y-intercept in a linear equation?

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How do you find the slope from two points?

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What is the equation of a line with a slope of 2 and a y-intercept of 3?

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

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How do you write an equation for a line given a point and a slope?

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What does it mean for a line to have a negative slope?

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A line with a negative slope decreases as it moves from left to right, indicating that as the x-value increases, the y-value decreases.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What is the standard form of a linear equation?

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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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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

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What is the equation for a line that passes through the point (0, 40) and has a slope of -2?

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