IN MATH: 1. n. a straight, unending curve. EX. Point, line, and plane are undefined terms

IN MATHEMATICS: 2. n. the graph of an equation of the form y = mx + b or ax + by = c.

IN ENGLISH: 1. sometimes, a line segment. EX. Draw a line from A to B. 2. a questionable statement, usually an explanation. EX. Don't give me that line because I don't buy it. [Don't make that statement because I don't believe it.] 3. v. to protect or cover sides of shelves, containers, clothing. EX. Don't line the shelves with that paper.

APPLICATION: (see list 240).

1. Draw the line containing (1,1) and (-1,-3).

2. State the equation of this line.










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