Identifying the m and b from an Equation

Front

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

Back

Slope of the line.

Front

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

Back

Y-intercept of the line.

Front

Identify the slope and y-intercept in the equation y = 4x + 2.

Back

m = 4, b = 2.

Front

What is the slope in the equation y = 5x + 1?

Back

5.

Front

In the equation y = -3x + 7, what is the y-intercept?

Back

7.

Front

What is the slope in the equation y = 1/4x - 2?

Back

1/4.

Front

Identify the slope and y-intercept in the equation y = -2x + 3.

Back

m = -2, b = 3.

Front

In the equation y = 0.5x + 1, what does 0.5 represent?

Back

Slope.

Front

What is the y-intercept in the equation y = 6x?

Back

0 (the line crosses the y-axis at 0).

Front

In the equation y = -x + 5, what is the slope?

Back

-1.