Finding Slope and Y-intercept

Front

What is the simple definition of slope?

Back

Slope is defined as rise/run.

Front

Find the slope of the line that passes through the points (1, 2) and (4, 5).

Back

The slope is 1/3.

Front

What is the y-intercept in the equation y = 2x + 5?

Back

The y-intercept is (0, 5).

Front

Identify the slope in the equation y = -3x + 4.

Back

The slope is -3.

Front

What does a positive slope indicate about a line?

Back

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

Front

What does a negative slope indicate about a line?

Back

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

Front

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

Back

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

Front

What is the slope of a vertical line?

Back

The slope of a vertical line is undefined.

Front

What is the slope of a horizontal line?

Back

The slope of a horizontal line is 0.

Front

Find the slope of the line represented by the equation y = 5x - 2.

Back

The slope is 5.