Linear Graphs Review

Front

Does this graph represent a positive or negative slope?

Back

Negative

Front

Which variable in the equation represents the slope?

Back

m

Front

The location where the line crosses the y-axis is called the...

Back

y-intercept

Front

The axis that runs vertically on a coordinate plane is called the...

Back

y-axis

Front

The axis that runs horizontally on a coordinate plane is called the...

Back

x-axis

Front

What is the formula for the slope of a line?

Back

m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)

Front

What does a positive slope indicate about a line?

Back

The line rises from left to right.

Front

What does a negative slope indicate about a line?

Back

The line falls from left to right.

Front

What is the y-intercept in the equation of a line?

Back

The value of y when x = 0.

Front

What is the x-intercept in the equation of a line?

Back

The value of x when y = 0.