Graphing Linear Equations

Front

What is the point where the line crosses the y-axis called?

Back

y-intercept

Front

What is the slope of the line in the equation y = 4x?

Back

4

Front

In the equation y = -3x + 7, what is the y-intercept?

Back

7

Front

What does the slope of a line represent?

Back

The rate of change of y with respect to x.

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 find the x-intercept of a linear equation?

Back

Set y = 0 and solve for x.

Front

What is the slope of the line represented by the equation y = -2x + 6?

Back

-2

Front

Which equation represents a line with a positive slope?

Back

y = 2x + 1 (any equation where the coefficient of x is positive)

Front

What is the y-intercept of the equation y = rac{7}{2}x - 2?

Back

-2

Front

How can you determine if two lines are parallel?

Back

If they have the same slope but different y-intercepts.