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Algebra Chapter 5 Vocabulary

Merrill Algebra Chapter 5 Vocabulary Definitions

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Best-fitting Linea line that best fits the data points on a scatter plot
Linear Extrapolationa method of estimating the coordinates of a point that lies to the right or left of all the given data points.
Linear Interpolationa method of estimating the coordinates of a point that lies between two given data points.
Negative Correlationwhere the points on a scatter plot can be approximated by a line with a negative slope.
Point-slope Formthe equation of a non-vertical line y - y1=m(x - x1).
Positive Correlationwhere the points on a scatter plot can be approximated by a line with a positive slope.
Scatter Plota graph of pairs of numbers that represent real-life situations.
Slopethe number of units a non-vertical line rises or falls for each unit of horizontal change from left to right.
Slope-intercept Formthe linear equation written in the form y = mx + b
Standard Forma linear equation of the form Ax + By = C.

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