Algebra Glossary: L

line: All the points in the coordinate plane that satisfy a linear equation.

linear: Adjective describing expression or equation in which the highest power of any variable is one. Constants can be higher powers. For example, x + y = 4 is linear.

lowest terms: Status of a fraction whose numerator and denominator cannot be divided evenly by the same number. A fraction with a numerator of 12 and a denominator of 25 is in lowest terms.