Identifying Slope and intercept in an equation.

Front

What is the slope in the equation y = mx + b?

Back

The slope is represented by 'm'.

Front

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

Back

The 'b' represents the y-intercept.

Front

How do you identify the slope from the equation y = 2x + 4?

Back

The slope is 2.

Front

What is the y-intercept of the equation y = -4x - 3?

Back

The y-intercept is -3.

Front

What is the standard form of a linear equation?

Back

The standard form is Ax + By = C.

Front

Is y = mx + b the standard form of a linear equation?

Back

No, it is the slope-intercept form.

Front

How can you find the slope from two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)?

Back

The slope (m) is calculated as (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1).

Front

What is the slope of the line represented by the equation y = 1/3x - 5?

Back

The slope is 1/3.

Front

If a line has a slope of -3, what does this indicate about its direction?

Back

The line is decreasing as it moves from left to right.

Front

What is the equation of a line with a slope of -3 and a y-intercept of 8?

Back

The equation is y = -3x + 8.