Slope intercept form

Front

What does the slope in a linear equation represent?

Back

The slope tells us how to move to get to our next point.

Front

In the slope-intercept form of a linear equation, what does 'b' represent?

Back

'b' represents the y-intercept of the equation.

Front

How can you identify the y-intercept in the equation y = mx + b?

Back

The y-intercept is the value of 'b' when x = 0.

Front

What is the significance of the y-intercept in graphing a linear equation?

Back

The y-intercept helps us to know where to start graphing our line.

Front

What is the y-intercept in the equation y = 5x - 6?

Back

The y-intercept is -6.

Front

What is the y-intercept in the equation y = 2x - 2?

Back

The y-intercept is -2.

Front

What is the y-intercept in the equation y = -4x - 5?

Back

The y-intercept is -5.

Front

How do you convert the equation from standard form to slope-intercept form?

Back

You solve for y to isolate it on one side of the equation.

Front

What is the slope of the line represented by the equation y = 3x + 4?

Back

The slope is 3.

Front

If a line has a slope of 0, what does that indicate about the line?

Back

A slope of 0 indicates that the line is horizontal.