Slope Intercept Graphing Word Problems

Front

What is the y-intercept in the equation y = -4x - 5?

Back

-5

Front

Write the equation that represents the following word problem: Owen made $800 this month from working. He pays $15 each time he goes out to eat for dinner.

Back

y = 800 - 15x

Front

What does the y-intercept represent in the context of a graph showing the height of a burning candle?

Back

The original height of the candle.

Front

Write the slope-intercept form of the equation graphed: y = -2x + 3.

Back

y = -2x + 3

Front

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

Back

Slope.

Front

What is the slope of the line represented by the equation y = 3x + 4?

Back

3

Front

If a line has a slope of -1, what does this indicate about the line's direction?

Back

The line decreases as it moves from left to right.

Front

What is the formula for finding the slope between two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)?

Back

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

Front

What does the 'b' represent in the slope-intercept form of a linear equation?

Back

The y-intercept.

Front

How do you convert the equation y = 2x + 5 into standard form?

Back

2x - y = -5.