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Linear Equations

1. Definition: An equation that makes a straight line when graphed. It can be


written in the form:

y = mx + b

= slope (rate of change)

= y-intercept (value of when )

2. Steps to Solve a Linear Equation:

Combine like terms on each side.

Use the addition/subtraction property of equality to isolate the variable.

Use the multiplication/division property of equality to solve for the variable.

3. Example: Solve :

Subtract 5:

Divide by 3:

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Graphing Linear Equations

1. Using a Table:

Choose values for .

Substitute into the equation to find .

Plot the points and connect them with a straight line.

2. Using Slope and Y-Intercept:

Start at on the -axis.

Use the slope () to find the next points.

Draw the line through these points.

3. Example: Graph :

Slope () = 2 ()

Y-intercept () =

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Slope Formula

1. Definition: The slope of a line is the ratio of the vertical change () to the
horizontal change ():

m = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1}


2. Example: Find the slope of the line passing through and :

m = \frac{8 - 2}{4 - 1} = \frac{6}{3} = 2

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Key Vocabulary

Linear Function: A function that graphs a straight line.

Slope: Measures steepness or incline of a line.

Y-Intercept: Where the line crosses the -axis.

Solution: The value(s) of the variable that make the equation true.

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