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Linear Relationships
Essential Vocabulary for Unit 4
Term | Definition |
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Linear Relationship | when plotted gives you a straight line |
Equation | a math sentence that says two things are equal |
Model | to write, illustrate, or show a mathematical relationship in some way |
Formula | a special type of equation that shows the relationship between variables |
Slope | the steepness of a line; "rise over run" |
Proportional Relationship | a straight line through the origin (0,0) |
Rate of Change | the steepness of a line; "rise over run" |
X-Intercept | where the line crosses the x-axis |
Y-Intercept | where the line crosses the y-axis |
Slope-Intercept Form | y=mx+b, m=slope, b=y-intercept |
Approximate | come close to |
Unit Rate | describes how many units of the first quantity corresponds to one unit of the second quantity |