Identify the Slope and Y-intercept

Front

What is the y-intercept in the equation y= -2x + 5?

Back

5

Front

This is a ___________ slope: y = -3x + 2

Back

Negative

Front

The line pictured has a(n) ______ slope: y = 4x + 1

Back

Positive

Front

If m=3 and b=6, what is the correct slope intercept equation?

Back

y=3x+6

Front

What is the y intercept in the equation y = 2x - 3?

Back

-3

Front

What does the slope represent in a linear equation?

Back

The rate of change of y with respect to x.

Front

What is the slope of the line represented by the equation y = 5?

Back

0 (Zero slope)

Front

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

Back

Undefined

Front

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

Back

The y-intercept.

Front

If a line has a positive slope, what can be said about its direction?

Back

It rises from left to right.