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Which of the following is true regarding the general form of a linear equation, $Ax + By + C = 0$?
Which of the following is true regarding the general form of a linear equation, $Ax + By + C = 0$?
- It cannot represent vertical lines.
- It can represent any straight line. (correct)
- It is primarily used for graphing lines, not algebraic manipulation.
- It is only useful when the slope and y-intercept are known.
A line passes through the points (2, 3) and (5, 9). What is the slope of this line?
A line passes through the points (2, 3) and (5, 9). What is the slope of this line?
- $ rac{2}{3}$
- $ rac{3}{2}$
- $ rac{1}{2}$
- 2 (correct)
Line 1 has a slope of -3. If line 2 is perpendicular to line 1, what is the slope of line 2?
Line 1 has a slope of -3. If line 2 is perpendicular to line 1, what is the slope of line 2?
- 3
- $- rac{1}{3}$
- -3
- $ rac{1}{3}$ (correct)
Which form of a linear equation is most suitable when you are given a point ((x_1, y_1)) on the line and the slope (m)?
Which form of a linear equation is most suitable when you are given a point ((x_1, y_1)) on the line and the slope (m)?
What is the equation of a horizontal line that passes through the point (4, -2)?
What is the equation of a horizontal line that passes through the point (4, -2)?
How does calculating the slope using two points on a line reflect the properties of the line?
How does calculating the slope using two points on a line reflect the properties of the line?
Two lines are given by the equations $y = 2x + 3$ and $y = 2x - 1$. What can be said about these lines?
Two lines are given by the equations $y = 2x + 3$ and $y = 2x - 1$. What can be said about these lines?
Given the equation $3x + 4y - 12 = 0$, find the y-intercept.
Given the equation $3x + 4y - 12 = 0$, find the y-intercept.
A system of two linear equations has no solution. What does this imply about the lines represented by these equations?
A system of two linear equations has no solution. What does this imply about the lines represented by these equations?
What is a real-world application of linear equations?
What is a real-world application of linear equations?
Flashcards
Slope-Intercept Form
Slope-Intercept Form
A straight line represented as y = mx + b, where 'm' is the slope and 'b' is the y-intercept (where the line crosses the y-axis).
Point-Slope Form
Point-Slope Form
A straight line represented as y - y1 = m(x - x1), using a known point (x1, y1) and the slope m.
General Form of a Line
General Form of a Line
A straight line represented as Ax + By + C = 0, where A, B, and C are constants.
Slope (m)
Slope (m)
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Parallel Lines
Parallel Lines
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Perpendicular Lines
Perpendicular Lines
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Y-Intercept
Y-Intercept
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X-Intercept
X-Intercept
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Vertical Line
Vertical Line
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Horizontal Line
Horizontal Line
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Explore the general form of linear equations, slope calculations, and perpendicular lines. Understand point-slope form and horizontal lines. Analyze slopes, intercepts, and systems of linear equations.
