Linear Functions

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What is the slope of the equation y = -3x + 4?

Back

-3

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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In the equation, y = mx + b, the letter b is the ___________.

Back

y-intercept

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

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Back

-1

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Front

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

Back

(-1, 0)

Front

Linear Function k has a zero of -2 and a y-intercept of 6. Which graph best represents k?

Back

Graph B

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A

Front

What does the slope of a line represent in a linear function?

Back

The rate of change of y with respect to x.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Front

What is the standard form of a linear equation?

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

Front

How do you find the y-intercept of a linear equation?

Back

Set x = 0 and solve for y.

Front

What is the formula to calculate the slope between 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 significance of the y-intercept in a linear function?

Back

It is the point where the line crosses the y-axis.