Understanding Slope and Intercepts

Front

What is the slope in the equation y = 3/2x + 3?

Back

The slope is 3/2.

Front

What is the y-intercept in the equation y = 3/2x + 3?

Back

The y-intercept is (0, 3).

Front

What is the slope in the equation y = -1x + 4?

Back

The slope is -1.

Front

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

Back

The y-intercept is 5.

Front

How do you write the equation with a slope of 2/3 and a y-intercept of -3?

Back

y = 2/3x - 3.

Front

What does 'rise' refer to in the context of slope?

Back

'Rise' refers to the vertical change between two points.

Front

What does 'run' refer to in the context of slope?

Back

'Run' refers to the horizontal change between two points.

Front

What is the formula for calculating slope?

Back

Slope (m) = rise/run.

Front

If the slope is 3 and the y-intercept is 2, what is the equation of the line?

Back

y = 3x + 2.

Front

What is the slope of a horizontal line?

Back

The slope of a horizontal line is 0.