Basic Graphing

Front

What does the 'b' stand for in the equation y=mx+b?

Back

y-intercept

Front

What is the y-intercept in the equation y = 5x - 4?

Back

-4

Front

Identify the y-intercept for the linear equation: y=-3x.

Back

0

Front

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

Back

7

Front

Which axis runs horizontally?

Back

x

Front

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

Back

m (the coefficient of x)

Front

What does the y-intercept represent on a graph?

Back

The point where the line crosses the y-axis.

Front

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

Back

2

Front

What is the x-intercept in the equation y = 4x - 8?

Back

2 (set y=0 and solve for x)