Slope Review

Front

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

Back

Slope

Front

What is the equation of a line when m = -7 and b = -8?

Back

y = -7x - 8

Front

What type of slope is shown by the stairs in the image?

Back

Positive

Front

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

Back

y = 3x + 6

Front

What is the equation of the line if the slope is -1 and the y-intercept is -5?

Back

y = -x - 5

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 slope of a horizontal line?

Back

0

Front

What is the slope of a vertical line?

Back

Undefined

Front

How do you find the slope between two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)?

Back

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