Slope and Linear Equations

Slope and Linear Equations

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Mathematics

6th - 8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the slope formula?

Back

The slope formula is m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1), where m is the slope, and (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) are two points on the line.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does a positive slope indicate?

Back

A positive slope indicates that as the x-value increases, the y-value also increases, showing an upward trend.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does a negative slope indicate?

Back

A negative slope indicates that as the x-value increases, the y-value decreases, showing a downward trend.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does a slope of zero mean?

Back

A slope of zero means that the line is horizontal, indicating no change in y as x changes.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does an undefined slope mean?

Back

An undefined slope means that the line is vertical, indicating that x does not change as y changes.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a linear equation?

Back

A linear equation is an equation that makes a straight line when graphed, typically in the form y = mx + b.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

The y-intercept is the value of y when x = 0, represented by b in the equation.

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