Identify Slope and y-intercept (from equation)

Front

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

Back

The slope (m) represents the rate of change of y with respect to x.

Front

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

Back

The y-intercept (b) is the point where the line crosses the y-axis.

Front

In the equation y = 1/2x - 3, what is the y-intercept?

Back

-3

Front

In the equation y = 2/3x - 4, what is the y-intercept?

Back

-4

Front

In the equation y = -4x - 9, what is the slope?

Back

-4

Front

In the equation y = -3/4x + 2, what is the slope?

Back

-3/4

Front

What is the slope of a horizontal line?

Back

0

Front

What is the slope of a vertical line?

Back

Undefined

Front

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

Back

Slope (m) = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1).

Front

What is the slope of the line represented by the equation y = 10?

Back

0