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1
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a function whose graph is a line is a __

A

linear function

2
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linear functions can be represented as a __

A

linear equation

3
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the value of y depends on the value of x,y is called __

A

dependent variable

4
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the x is called the __

A

independent variable

5
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the __ of a line is the point at which the line crosses the y-axis (0, b)

A

y-intercept

6
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The __ of a line is the point at which the line crosses the x-axis (a, 0)

A

x-intercept

7
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The __ is Ax+By=C where A, B, & C are real numbers and A & B≠0

A

standard form of a linear equation

8
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__ of a non-vertical line is the ratio of the vertical change to a corresponding horizontal change (m)

A

slope

9
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you can use __ to write the equation of a line

A

point-slope form

10
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you can use __ to find slope by examining the equation

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slope-intercept form