Identify Slope and Y-Intercept

Front

What is the slope in the equation y = mx + b?

Back

The slope (m) represents the rate of change of y with respect to x.

Front

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

Back

The y-intercept (b) is the value of y when x = 0.

Front

In the equation y = 1/2x, what is the slope?

Back

1/2

Front

In the equation y = 1/2x, what is the y-intercept?

Back

0

Front

In the equation y = 2x - 4, what is the y-intercept?

Back

-4

Front

In the equation y = 1/3x + 3, what is the y-intercept?

Back

3

Front

In the equation y = 3x + 2, what is the slope?

Back

3

Front

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

Back

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