Identify the Initial Value

Front

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

Back

b

Front

What is another phrase for y-intercept?

Back

initial value

Front

Identify the initial value in the equation y = 6x - 3.

Back

-3

Front

What is the y-intercept of the graph at the point (0, 4)?

Back

(0, 4)

Front

What is the initial value in the table if the first entry is 3?

Back

3

Front

In the equation y = 2x + 5, what is the initial value?

Back

5

Front

What does the slope (m) represent in the equation y = mx + b?

Back

The rate of change of y with respect to x.

Front

If the equation is y = -4x + 1, what is the y-intercept?

Back

1

Front

How can you find the initial value from a linear equation?

Back

Look for the constant term (b) when the equation is in the form y = mx + b.

Front

What is the significance of the y-intercept in a real-world context?

Back

It represents the starting value of a situation when x is zero.