Understanding Slope and Intercepts

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

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The slope is 3/2.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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

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The y-intercept is (0, 3).

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

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

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The slope is -1.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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

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The y-intercept is 5.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

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

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y = 2/3x - 3.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

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

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

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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

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

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What is the formula for calculating slope?

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Slope (m) = rise/run.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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

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y = 3x + 2.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

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What is the slope of a horizontal line?

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The slope of a horizontal line is 0.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5