Algebraic Terms

Question 1

Slope-Intercept Form

Answer 1

y = mx + b

Question 2

Standard Form

Answer 2

Ax + By = C

1. “A” must be positive
2. “A”, “B”, and “C” must be whole numbers

Question 3

Vertical Lines

Answer 3

x = a

1. slope is undefined

Question 4

Horizontal Lines

Answer 4

y = b

1. slope is 0

Question 5

Systems of Equations

Answer 5

1. solution is at the intersection of the lines
2. solved by graphing, substitution, or elimination
3. elimination: change +/- or multiply equations by a value in order to eliminate variables in equations

Question 6

Linear Inequalities

Answer 6

1. when multiplying a negative number across the dividing sign of an equations the sign flips (< - >)