Unit 5 Definitions Flashcard

Front

Identify the slope and y-intercept of the equation: y = 1/5x + 5

Back

Slope: 1/5, Y-intercept: 5

Front

Which equation matches the graph? Options: y = 2x, y = 1/4 x + 2, y = 1x + 4, y = 2x - 3

Back

y = 1/4 x + 2

Front

What is the form of an equation where y = mx + b, with m as the slope and b as the y-intercept?

Back

Slope-Intercept Form

Front

What is the y-coordinate of the point where the graph crosses the y-axis?

Back

Y-intercept

Front

What is the vertical axis of a graph called?

Back

Y-axis

Front

What does 'm' represent in the equation y = mx + b?

Back

Slope of the line

Front

What does 'b' represent in the equation y = mx + b?

Back

Y-intercept of the line

Front

What is the x-coordinate of the point where the graph crosses the x-axis called?

Back

X-intercept

Front

What is the general shape of a linear function's graph?

Back

A straight line

Front

What is the relationship between the slope and the steepness of a line?

Back

A higher slope value indicates a steeper line.