Understanding Slope and Intercepts

Front

Identify the y-intercept in the equation y = 5x - 8.

Back

-8

Front

What is the y-intercept of the line y = 4x - 10?

Back

-10

Front

Find the slope of the line represented by the equation y = 1/2x + 3.

Back

1/2

Front

What is the simple definition of slope?

Back

rise/run

Front

Find the slope of the line represented by the equation y = 2x - 4.

Back

2

Front

What does a slope of 0 indicate about a line?

Back

The line is horizontal.

Front

What does an undefined slope indicate about a line?

Back

The line is vertical.

Front

In the equation y = mx + b, what does 'm' represent?

Back

The slope of the line.

Front

In the equation y = mx + b, what does 'b' represent?

Back

The y-intercept of the line.

Front

If a line has a slope of -1, what does this indicate about its direction?

Back

The line descends from left to right.