Graphing Linear Equations

Front

What letter represents the slope in the equation y = mx + b?

Back

m

Front

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

Back

(0, 7)

Front

Which graph is correct for y = -x + 3?

Back

Graph A

Front

What is the y-intercept of the line represented by y = -2x - 1?

Back

(0, -1)

Front

The point where the line crosses the y-axis is called the:

Back

y-intercept

Front

What is the slope of the line represented by the equation y = 4x + 2?

Back

4

Front

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

Back

The y-intercept

Front

What is the x-intercept of the line represented by y = 2x - 4?

Back

(2, 0)

Front

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

Back

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

Front

What does a positive slope indicate about a line?

Back

The line rises from left to right.