Chapter 3 Vocab

Question 0

Linear equation

Answer 0

An equation that models a linear function

Question 1

Direct Variation

Answer 1

A relationship that can be represented by a function in the form…

Question 2

Parallel lines

Answer 2

Lines in the same plane that never intersect

Question 3

Perpendicular lines

Answer 3

Lines that intersect to form right angles

Question 4

Point-slope form

Answer 4

The point slope form of an equation of a non-vertical line with slope M and throughout point (x1,y1) is y-y1=m(x-x1)

Question 5

Rate of change

Answer 5

Shows the relationship between two changing quantities.

Question 6

Slope

Answer 6

The rate of change

Question 7

Slope-intercept form

Answer 7

The slope intercept form of a linear equation is y=mx+b, where M is the slope of the line and B is the y-intercept.

Question 8

Standard form

Answer 8

The standard form of a linear equation is Ax+By=C where A,B, and C are real numbers and A and B are not both zero.

Question 9

X-intercept

Answer 9

The x-coordinate of a point where a graph crosses the x axis.

Question 10

Y-intercept

Answer 10

A y-intercept of a graph is the y-coordinate of a point where the graph crosses the y-axis.