intercept

Chinese equivalent: 截距

intercept The distance from the origin to where a line crosses a coordinate axis. It can be an x - intercept or y - intercept.

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intercept The distance from the origin to where a line crosses a coordinate axis. It can be an x - intercept or y - intercept.

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Equations and Properties of Lines

Equations and Properties of Lines The straight line is the cornerstone of analytic geometry. For the CSCA exam, you must not only master the five forms of linear equations but also flexibly handle positional relationships (parallel, perpendicular) and distance problems. 1. Inclin…

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