2.2 - Linear Equations Flashcards
1
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linear function
A
function whose graph of a line
2
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linear equation
A
solution of a linear equation is any ordered pair that makes the equation true.
3
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dependent variable
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y value
4
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independent variable
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x value
5
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y-intercept
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line is the point at which the line crosses the y-axis
6
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x-interpcept
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line is the point at which the line crosses the x-axis
7
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standard form of a linear equation
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Ax+By=C, where A,B, and C are real numbers and A and B are not both zero
8
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slope
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nonvertical line is the ratio of the vertical change to a corresponding horizontal change
9
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point-slope form
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the slope and a point on a line is used to write the equation of the line
10
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slope-intercept form
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another form of the equation of a line in which you can use to find slope by examining the equation
