Algebra I Chapter 6 Vocab
About this set
Created by:
DrJackTheMidget on January 24, 2012
Log in to favorite or report as inappropriate.
Order by
15 terms
Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Absolute Value Equation | A V-shaped graph that points upward or downward |
| Correlation Coefficient | A variable from a graphing calculator which tells you how closely the equation models the data |
| Line of Best Fit | The trend line that shows the relationship between two sets of data most accurately |
| Linear Equation | An equation whose graph is a line. |
| Negative Reciprocal | ex. 2 and -1/2 |
| Parallel Lines | Lines in the same plane that never intersect |
| Perpendicular Lines | Lines that intersect to form right angles |
| Point-Slope Form | ex. y-y1 = m(x-x1), where m is the slope and (x1,y1) is the point the line is passing through |
| Rate of Change | The relationship between two quantities that are changing. Also called slope |
| Slope | ex. Vertical Change = Rise Horizontal Change = Run |
| Slope-Intercept Form | ex. y = mx + b m = Slope b = y-intercept |
| Standard Form of a Linear Equation | ex. Ax + By = C, where A, B, and C are real numbers, and A and B are not both zero |
| Translation | A shift of a graph horizontally, vertically, or both |
| X-Intercept | The x-coordinate of the point where a line crosses the x-axis |
| Y-Intercept | The y-coordinate of the point where a line crosses the y-axis |
First Time Here?
Welcome to Quizlet, a fun, free place to study. Try these flashcards, find others to study, or make your own.