2.2: Linear Equations

Question 1

linear function

Answer 1

a function whose graph is a line is a _________

Question 2

linear equation

Answer 2

can represent a linear function with a _______, such as y=3x+2. A solution of a linear equation is any ordered pair (x,y) that makes the equation true.

Question 3

Dependent varible

Answer 3

the value of y depends on the value of x,y is called the _______

Question 4

independent varible

Answer 4

is X

Question 5

y-intercept

Answer 5

of a line is the point at which the line crosses the y-axis.

Question 6

x-intercept

Answer 6

of a line is the point at which the line crosses the x-axis.

Question 7

standard form of a linear equation

Answer 7

is Ax +By =C, where A,B,and C are real numbers, and A and B are not both zero.

Question 8

slope

Answer 8

of a nonvertical line is the ratio of the vertical change to a cooresponding horizontal change.

Question 9

point slope form

Answer 9

when you know the slope and a point on a line, you can use the _______ to write the equation of the line.

Question 10

slope-intercept form

Answer 10

another form of the equation of a line is _____ which you can use to find slope by examining the equation.