2.2: Linear Equations

Question 1

the point at which the line crosses the y-axis

Answer 1

Y-intercept

Question 2

vertical change/corresponding horizontal change

Answer 2

Slope

Question 3

the point at which the line crosses the x-axis

Answer 3

X-intercept

Question 4

the line through point (x1, y1) with slope m has the equation below (y - y1 = m(x - x1))

Answer 4

Point-Slope Form

Question 5

any ordered pair (x,y) that makes the equation true

Answer 5

Linear Equations

Question 6

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

Answer 6

Independent Variable

Question 7

y = mx+ b

Answer 7

Slope-intercept Form

Question 8

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

Answer 8

Standard Form of a Linear Equation

Question 9

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

Answer 9

Dependent Variable

Question 10

a function whose graph is a line

Answer 10

Linear Function