Slope Intercept Form

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What is the slope-intercept form of a linear equation?

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The slope-intercept form of a linear equation is given by the formula y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

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How do you identify the slope from a linear equation in slope-intercept form?

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The slope can be identified as the coefficient of x in the equation y = mx + b.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What does the y-intercept represent in a linear equation?

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The y-intercept represents the point where the line crosses the y-axis, which is the value of y when x = 0.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

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If a linear equation is given as y = 4x + 3, what is the slope?

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The slope is 4.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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If a linear equation is given as y = -2x + 5, what is the y-intercept?

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The y-intercept is 5.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

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How can you convert the standard form of a linear equation to slope-intercept form?

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To convert from standard form (Ax + By = C) to slope-intercept form (y = mx + b), solve for y to isolate it on one side of the equation.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

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What is the slope of the line represented by the equation y = -3x - 1?

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The slope is -3.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What is the equation of a line with a slope of 5 and a y-intercept of -2?

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The equation is y = 5x - 2.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

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How do you find the y-intercept from a linear equation?

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The y-intercept can be found by setting x = 0 in the equation and solving for y.

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What is the slope of the line represented by the equation y = (2/3)x - 5?

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The slope is 2/3.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5