2.2 Linear Equations Flashcards
1
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graph is a line
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linear function
2
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represents linear function y=3x+2
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linear equation
3
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y depends on x, y is called
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dependent variable
4
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x is called
A
independent variable
5
Q
the point at which the line crosses the y-axis
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y-intercept
6
Q
the point at which the line crosses the x-axis
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x-intercept
7
Q
Ax+By=C
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standard form of a linear equation
8
Q
nonvertical line is the ratio of the vertical change to a corresponding horizontal change
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slope
9
Q
when you know a slope and a point you can use this to write an equation
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point-slope form
10
Q
another form of the equation of a line is this, which you can use to find slope by examining the equation
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slope-intercept form
