Identify Slope and Y-Intercept from an Equation

Front

What is the y-intercept?

Back

The point where the line crosses the y-axis.

Front

What is the slope of the line represented by the equation y = mx + b?

Back

The coefficient 'm' represents the slope of the line.

Front

Identify the slope from the equation y = 2x + 3.

Back

m = 2.

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

What is the slope of the line: y = -4x - 9?

Back

-4.

Front

What is the slope of the line: y = -3/4x + 2?

Back

-3/4.

Front

Identify the slope from the equation y = -x - 6.

Back

m = -1.

Front

What is the y-intercept of the line: y = 5 - 7x?

Back

5.

Front

How do you find the y-intercept from an equation in slope-intercept form?

Back

Set x = 0 and solve for y.