8th Grade Linear Equations Review

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What is the definition of slope in a linear equation?

Back

Slope is a measure of the steepness of a line, calculated as the change in y (vertical) over the change in x (horizontal).

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What does a positive slope indicate about a line?

Back

A positive slope indicates that as x increases, y also increases, meaning the line rises from left to right.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What does a negative slope indicate about a line?

Back

A negative slope indicates that as x increases, y decreases, meaning the line falls from left to right.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What is the slope of a horizontal line?

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The slope of a horizontal line is zero.

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What is the slope of a vertical line?

Back

The slope of a vertical line is undefined.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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How do you write the equation of a line in slope-intercept form?

Back

The equation is written as y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

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If a line has a slope of 2/3 and a y-intercept of -3, what is the equation of the line?

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y = 2/3x - 3.

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CCSS.8.F.A.3

CCSS.8.EE.B.6

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What is the y-intercept of a line?

Back

The y-intercept is the point where the line crosses the y-axis, represented by the value of y when x = 0.

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What type of slope does a line that goes down from left to right have?

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A line that goes down from left to right has a negative slope.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What type of slope does a line that goes up from left to right have?

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A line that goes up from left to right has a positive slope.

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