Hmk 51GG - Interpreting Slope and Y-Intercept
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Mathematics
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8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the slope represent in a linear equation?
Back
The slope represents the rate of change of the dependent variable with respect to the independent variable.
Tags
CCSS.8.EE.B.5
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the y-intercept in a linear equation?
Back
The y-intercept is the value of the dependent variable when the independent variable is zero.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you calculate the slope between two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)?
Back
Slope (m) = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1).
Tags
CCSS.8.EE.B.5
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If the slope of a line is positive, what does that indicate about the relationship between the variables?
Back
A positive slope indicates that as the independent variable increases, the dependent variable also increases.
Tags
CCSS.8.EE.B.5
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If the slope of a line is negative, what does that indicate about the relationship between the variables?
Back
A negative slope indicates that as the independent variable increases, the dependent variable decreases.
Tags
CCSS.8.EE.B.5
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does a slope of zero mean in a linear relationship?
Back
A slope of zero means that there is no change in the dependent variable as the independent variable changes; the line is horizontal.
Tags
CCSS.8.EE.B.5
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does a vertical line indicate about the slope?
Back
A vertical line has an undefined slope, indicating that the independent variable does not change.
Tags
CCSS.8.EE.B.5
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