Writing Equations Given a Graph A

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What is the slope-intercept form of a linear equation?

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The slope-intercept form is y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

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How do you identify the slope from the equation y = mx + b?

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The slope (m) is the coefficient of x in the equation.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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

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The y-intercept (b) is the point where the line crosses the y-axis.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

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If a line has a slope of -3, what does this indicate about the line's direction?

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A slope of -3 indicates that the line falls steeply from left to right.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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Write the equation of a line with a slope of 2 and a y-intercept of -3.

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y = 2x - 3.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

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What is the slope of the line represented by the equation y = -4x + 1?

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The slope is -4.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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How can you determine the slope from a graph of a line?

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The slope can be determined by finding the rise over run between two points on the line.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What does a slope of 0 indicate about a line?

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A slope of 0 indicates a horizontal line.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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Write the equation of a line that passes through the point (0, 4) and has a slope of 1.

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y = x + 4.

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If a line is vertical, what can you say about its slope?

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The slope of a vertical line is undefined.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5