Slope and Y-Intercept

Front

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

Back

y-intercept

Front

What is the slope of the line graphed if it rises 2 units for every 1 unit it runs?

Back

2

Front

Find the slope of the line that decreases 5 units for every 4 units it runs to the right.

Back

-5/4

Front

What is the simple definition of slope?

Back

rise/run

Front

What is the y-intercept of the line graphed if it crosses the y-axis at 4?

Back

4

Front

If a line has a slope of 1/2, what does this indicate about its steepness?

Back

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

Front

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

Back

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

Front

What does a negative slope indicate about a line?

Back

The line decreases as it moves from left to right.

Front

What is the slope of a horizontal line?

Back

0

Front

What is the slope of a vertical line?

Back

Undefined