Identify Slope and y-intercept (from equation)

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 = -4x - 8, what is the slope?

Back

-4

Front

In the equation y = 1/2x - 3, what is the y-intercept?

Back

-3

Front

What is the slope of the line represented by the equation y = 6x + 4?

Back

6

Front

What is the y-intercept of the line represented by the equation y = 5 - 7x?

Back

5

Front

What is the slope of a horizontal line?

Back

0

Front

What is the slope of a vertical line?

Back

Undefined

Front

If the equation of a line is y = 2x + 1, what is the slope?

Back

2

Front

If the equation of a line is y = -3x + 4, what is the y-intercept?

Back

4