Identify Slope and y-intercept (from equation)

Front

What is the slope in the equation y = mx + b?

Back

The slope (m) represents the rate of change of y with respect to x.

Front

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

Back

The y-intercept (b) is the point where the line crosses the y-axis.

Front

In the equation y = 1/2x - 3, what is the slope?

Back

1/2

Front

In the equation y = -4x - 8, what is the y-intercept?

Back

-8

Front

True or False: The slope of the line y = 10 is 0.

Back

True

Front

What is the y-intercept of the line y = 2/3x - 4?

Back

-4

Front

What is the slope of the line y = -4x - 9?

Back

-4

Front

True or False: The slope of the line y = -4x - 8 is 4.

Back

False

Front

What is the slope of a vertical line?

Back

Undefined.

Front

What is the slope of a horizontal line?

Back

0.