Understanding Slope-Intercept Form (test questions)

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Definition of Slope

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The measure of steepness or incline of a line.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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Slope-Intercept Form

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y = mx + b

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CCSS.8.F.A.3

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Meaning of m in y = mx + b

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Slope of the line

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CCSS.8.F.A.3

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Meaning of b in y = mx + b

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Y-intercept of the line

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CCSS.8.F.A.3

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Y-Intercept

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The point where the line crosses the y-axis

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Positive Slope

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Line rises from left to right

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Negative Slope

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Line falls from left to right

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Zero Slope

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Horizontal line

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Undefined Slope

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Vertical line

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Graphing y = 2x + 3

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Start at (0, 3), rise 2, run 1