Slope Basics

Front

What is the formula to calculate the slope of a line that passes through two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)?

Back

The slope (m) is calculated using the formula: m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1).

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Front

Find the slope of the line that passes through the points (6,7) and (4,2).

Back

The slope is 5/2.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Front

What is the y-intercept in the equation of a line y = mx + b?

Back

The y-intercept (b) is the point where the line crosses the y-axis.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

Front

What is the y-intercept of the line with the equation y = -2x + 4?

Back

The y-intercept is 4.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

Front

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

Back

'm' represents the slope of the line.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

Front

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

Back

'b' represents the y-intercept of the line.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

Front

Find the slope of the line represented by the equation y = 4x + 1.

Back

The slope is 4.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Front

Find the slope of the line represented by the equation y = -rac{5}{3}x + 2.

Back

The slope is -rac{5}{3}.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Front

What is the slope of a horizontal line?

Back

The slope of a horizontal line is 0.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Front

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