Slope & Linear Functions

Front

What does 'm' represent in the linear equation y = mx + b?

Back

Slope

Front

What does 'b' represent in the linear equation y = mx + b?

Back

Y-intercept

Front

What is the general form of a linear equation?

Back

y = mx + b

Front

What is the definition of slope?

Back

The ratio of the rise (change in y) to the run (change in x) between two points on a line.

Front

How can you determine if a relationship is linear?

Back

A relationship is linear if it can be represented by a straight line on a graph.

Front

What is the slope of a line that rises from left to right?

Back

Positive slope

Front

What is the slope of a line that falls from left to right?

Back

Negative slope

Front

What is the slope of a horizontal line?

Back

Zero slope

Front

What is the slope of a vertical line?

Back

Undefined slope

Front

How many points are needed to define a line?

Back

Two points are needed to define a line.