Finding Slope and y-intercept

Finding Slope and y-intercept

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Mathematics

8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

The variable 'm' represents the slope of the line.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the y-intercept in a linear equation?

Back

The y-intercept is the point where the line crosses the y-axis, represented as (0, b) in the equation y = mx + b.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can you identify the slope from a graph?

Back

The slope can be identified by determining the rise over run between two points on the line.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does a positive slope indicate about a line?

Back

A positive slope indicates that as x increases, y also increases, resulting in an upward trend.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does a negative slope indicate about a line?

Back

A negative slope indicates that as x increases, y decreases, resulting in a downward trend.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you find the y-intercept from a table of values?

Back

The y-intercept can be found by identifying the value of y when x is 0.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the general form of a linear equation?

Back

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

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