Writing Linear Equations from Graphs

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What is the slope-intercept form of a linear equation?

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y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

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CCSS.8.F.A.3

CCSS.8.EE.B.6

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How do you identify the slope from the equation y = 3/2x + 3?

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The slope is 3/2.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What is the y-intercept in the equation y = 3/2x + 3?

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The y-intercept is (0, 3).

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CCSS.8.F.A.3

CCSS.8.EE.B.6

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What does a slope of 1/2 indicate about a line?

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The line rises 1 unit for every 2 units it runs, indicating a positive slope.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What does a negative slope indicate about a line?

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The line falls as it moves from left to right.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What is the definition of an undefined slope?

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An undefined slope occurs when a line is vertical, meaning it has no defined rise over run.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What type of slope does the equation y = -2x represent?

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It represents a negative slope.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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How can you determine the slope from a graph?

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By selecting two points on the line and using the formula (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1).

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What does the term 'y-intercept' refer to?

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

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What is the slope of the line represented by the equation y = 1/2x?

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The slope is 1/2.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5