Writing Linear Equations

Front

What is the equation of a vertical line that passes through x = -2?

Back

x = -2

Front

What is the slope in the equation y = 2x + 3?

Back

2

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Front

What does 'm' represent in the slope-intercept form of a linear equation (y = mx + b)?

Back

Slope

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

Front

What type of line is represented by the equation y = -6?

Back

Horizontal

Front

What is the equation of the line that is horizontal and passes through y = 1?

Back

y = 1

Front

What is the y-intercept in the equation y = 3x + 4?

Back

4

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

Front

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

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Front

What is the slope of a line that rises 3 units for every 2 units it runs?

Back

3/2

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Front

What is the standard form of a linear equation?

Back

Ax + By = C, where A, B, and C are integers.

Front

What does the term 'y-intercept' mean?

Back

The point where the line crosses the y-axis (x=0).