Graphing Linear Equations Review

Front

What does the equation y = mx + b represent?

Back

It represents the slope-intercept form of a linear equation, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

Front

What is the slope in the equation y = -3x + 4?

Back

The slope (m) is -3.

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Front

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

Back

The y-intercept (b) is 4.

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

Front

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

Back

Set x = 0 in the equation and solve for y.

Front

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

Back

The slope of the line.

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

Front

What is the standard form of a linear equation?

Back

Ax + By = C, where A, B, and C are constants.

Front

How do you graph the equation y = -3x + 4?

Back

Start at the y-intercept (0, 4) and use the slope (-3) to find another point.

Front

What is the meaning of a negative slope?

Back

A negative slope indicates that as x increases, y decreases.

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Front

What is the significance of the y-intercept in a graph?

Back

It is the point where the line crosses the y-axis.

Front

What is the slope of a line that is horizontal?

Back

The slope is 0.

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5