2.2 Linear Equations

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Linear equation

Question 1

a function whose graph is a line

Answer 1

Linear function

Question 2

the value of Y depends on the value of X

Answer 2

dependent variable

Question 3

value of X

Answer 3

independent variable

Question 4

point at which the line crosses the y-axis

Answer 4

y-intercept

Question 5

point at which the line crosses the x-axis

Answer 5

x-intercept

Question 6

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

Answer 6

standard form of a linear equation

Question 7

of a non vertical line is the ratio of the vertical change to a corresponding horizontal change.

Answer 7

slope

Question 8

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

Answer 8

point-slope form

Question 9

y= mx + b

Answer 9

slope-intercept form