Algebra Q2W1 Weekly Flashcard

Front

What is the slope-intercept form of a line?

Back

y = mx + b

Front

What does 'm' stand for in the slope formula?

Back

slope

Front

Write the equation of the line with a slope of 1/3 and a y-intercept of -2.

Back

y = 1/3x - 2

Front

Which equation represents a line with a slope of 2 and a y-intercept of 3?

Back

y = 2x + 3

Front

Find the slope of the line that passes through the points (2, 4) and (6, 12).

Back

2

Front

What is the definition of slope?

Back

The ratio of the rise (change in y) to the run (change in x) between two points on a line.

Front

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

Back

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

Front

What is the y-intercept of a line?

Back

The y-coordinate of the point where the line crosses the y-axis.

Front

What does the term 'rise' refer to in slope?

Back

The vertical change between two points on a line.

Front

What does the term 'run' refer to in slope?

Back

The horizontal change between two points on a line.