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

Back

The slope-intercept form is given by the equation y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

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How do you identify the slope from a graph?

Back

The slope is the ratio of the rise (change in y) to the run (change in x) between two points on the line.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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

Back

The y-intercept is the point where the line crosses the y-axis, represented by the value of b in the slope-intercept form.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

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Given the slope -4 and y-intercept -4, what is the equation of the line?

Back

y = -4x - 4

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

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Identify the slope in the equation y = 2x + 4.

Back

The slope is 2.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What is the equation of a horizontal line?

Back

The equation of a horizontal line is of the form y = k, where k is a constant.

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What is the equation of a vertical line?

Back

The equation of a vertical line is of the form x = k, where k is a constant.

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How do you convert a linear equation from standard form to slope-intercept form?

Back

To convert from Ax + By = C to slope-intercept form, solve for y to get y = (-A/B)x + (C/B).

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

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What does a positive slope indicate about a line?

Back

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

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What does a negative slope indicate about a line?

Back

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

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5