Graph Linear Equations

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What is the y-intercept in the equation y = -2x + 6?

Back

6

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

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What does the slope represent in a linear equation?

Back

The slope represents the rate of change of y with respect to x.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What is the standard form of a linear equation?

Back

Ax + By = C, where A, B, and C are constants.

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

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

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Front

What is the slope of the line represented by the equation y = -¾x + 1?

Back

-¾

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What is the definition of a linear equation?

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An equation that makes a straight line when graphed.

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What is the x-intercept of a line?

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The point where the line crosses the x-axis.

Front

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

Back

2

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

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How do you graph the equation y = mx + b?

Back

Start at the y-intercept (b) and use the slope (m) to find another point.

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What does it mean if a line has a positive slope?

Back

As x increases, y also increases.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5