Linear Equations Concepts
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What does the term 'Positive' refer to in a coordinate system?

  • The values that go down on the y-axis
  • The values that go up the y-axis and to the right of the x-axis (correct)
  • The horizontal number line in a coordinate system
  • The point at which the two number lines intersect

    • What does the term 'Negative' refer to in a coordinate system?

  • The vertical number line in a coordinate system
  • The horizontal number line in a coordinate system
  • The point at which the two number lines intersect
  • The values that go downward on the y-axis and to the left of the x-axis (correct)

    • What is the x-axis?

    The horizontal number line in a coordinate system

    What is the y-axis?

    <p>The vertical number line in a coordinate system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Origin?

    <p>The point at which the two number lines intersect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An ordered pair consists of two numbers that are used to locate any point on a coordinate plane; it is represented as (____, ____).

    <p>x, y</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are Linear Equations?

    <p>An equation that makes a straight line when its solutions are graphed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many answers does a linear equation have?

    <p>Infinite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Multiple Solutions Method?

    <p>The method to solve a linear equation that involves creating a table/chart of ordered pairs and graphing the solutions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the X and Y-intercepts Method?

    <p>The method to solve for a linear equation by making x equal zero and then making y equal zero</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Slope?

    <p>The ratio of rise (vertical change) to run (horizontal change) between any two points</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Gradient?

    <p>Slope stated as a percent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Slope-intercept form?

    <p>A method using the equation y = mx + b to find the slope of a line</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Best Fit Line?

    <p>A line that is very close to most of the data points on a scatter dot plot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are other names for a Coordinate Grid?

    <p>Coordinate plane, Coordinate system, Cartesian plane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Key Concepts in Linear Equations

    • Positive Values: Correspond to points above the x-axis and to the right of the y-axis.
    • Negative Values: Correspond to points below the x-axis and to the left of the y-axis.
    • x-axis: The horizontal line used to represent the independent variable in a coordinate system.
    • y-axis: The vertical line used to represent the dependent variable in a coordinate system.
    • Origin: The intersection point of the x-axis and y-axis, designated as (0,0).
    • Ordered Pair: A pair of numbers in the form (x,y) that specifies a point's location on the coordinate plane.

    Understanding Linear Equations

    • Linear Equations: Equations that graph as straight lines, indicating a constant rate of change.
    • Infinite Solutions: Linear equations have an unlimited number of solutions that satisfy the equation.
    • Multiple Solutions Method: A graphical method involving creating tables of ordered pairs to identify and graph solutions to a linear equation.
    • X and Y-intercepts Method: Solve for intercepts by setting y to zero to find the x-intercept and vice versa, creating a line from plotted points that represents infinite solutions.

    Slope and Its Applications

    • Slope: Measures the steepness of a line and is calculated as the ratio of vertical change (rise) to horizontal change (run) between two points.
    • Gradient: A percentage representation of the slope, providing insight into the rate of change.
    • Slope-intercept Form: A linear equation format, expressed as y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept, useful for finding the slope and intercept quickly.

    Data Representation

    • Best Fit Line: A line drawn through a scatter plot that closely approximates the distribution of data points; useful for making predictions from the observed data.
    • Coordinate Grid: Also known as the coordinate plane, coordinate system, or Cartesian plane, this is the spatial framework used for graphing linear equations and plotting points.

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    This quiz covers key concepts in linear equations, including the significance of positive and negative values, the role of the x-axis and y-axis, and the definition of ordered pairs. Understanding the graphical representation of linear equations and their solutions is essential for mastering this topic.

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