Identify Slope and Y-Intercept

Front

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

Back

m represents the slope of the line.

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

Back

False. The slope is -4.

Front

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

Back

The slope is 2.

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Back

The y-intercept is -4.

Front

What does the y-intercept represent in a linear equation?

Back

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

Front

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

Back

The slope (m) is calculated as m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1).

Front

What is the slope of a horizontal line?

Back

The slope of a horizontal line is 0.

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What is the slope of a vertical line?

Back

The slope of a vertical line is undefined.

Front

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

Back

b represents the y-intercept of the line.