Identify Slope and Y-intercept

Front

Which variable represents the slope?

Back

m

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Front

What is the y-intercept?

Back

The y-intercept is the value of y when x = 0.

Front

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

Back

The slope is represented by m.

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Front

What does a positive slope indicate about a line?

Back

A positive slope indicates that the line rises as it moves from left to right.

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Front

What does a negative slope indicate about a line?

Back

A negative slope indicates that the line falls as it moves from left to right.

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Front

How do you find the y-intercept from an equation?

Back

Set x = 0 and solve for y.

Front

What is the slope of the line represented by the equation y = -3x + 2?

Back

The slope is -3.

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Front

What is the y-intercept of the line represented by the equation y = 4x - 1?

Back

The y-intercept is -1.

Tags

CCSS.8.F.A.3

CCSS.8.EE.B.6

Front

If a line has a slope of 0, what does that mean?

Back

It means the line is horizontal.

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Front

If a line has an undefined slope, what does that mean?

Back

It means the line is vertical.

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5