Slope & Linear Equations Review 2024

Front

What is the slope of a line?

Back

The slope of a line is a measure of its steepness, typically represented as 'm' in the equation y = mx + b. It is calculated as the change in y divided by the change in x (rise/run).

Front

In the equation y = mx + b, what does 'b' represent?

Back

'b' represents the y-intercept, which is the point where the line crosses the y-axis.

Front

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

Back

The slope (m) is calculated using the formula m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1).

Front

What is the slope of the line represented by the equation y = 3x + 2?

Back

The slope is 3.

Front

What does a positive slope indicate about a line?

Back

A positive slope indicates that as x increases, y also increases, meaning the line rises from left to right.

Front

What does a negative slope indicate about a line?

Back

A negative slope indicates that as x increases, y decreases, meaning the line falls from left to right.

Front

What is the slope of a vertical line?

Back

The slope of a vertical line is undefined.

Front

What is the slope of a horizontal line?

Back

The slope of a horizontal line is 0.

Front

How do you convert the equation 4x + 3y = 9 into slope-intercept form?

Back

To convert, solve for y: 3y = -4x + 9, then y = -4/3x + 3.

Front

What is the slope of the line that passes through the points (2, 3) and (4, 7)?

Back

The slope is (7 - 3) / (4 - 2) = 4 / 2 = 2.