Writing equations from graphs

Front

In the equation y=mx+b, what does the m represent?

Back

Slope

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

Front

Which is the graph of y= -x + 2?

Back

Graph A

Front

Slope is known as rise/

Back

Run

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Front

What is the slope in the picture?

Back

Negative

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Front

Which equation best represents the line on the graph?

Back

y= 1/2x

Front

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

Back

Y-intercept

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

Front

What is the definition of slope?

Back

The ratio of the rise over the run between two points on a line.

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Front

How do you find the slope from a graph?

Back

Choose two points on the line, calculate the rise and run, then divide rise by run.

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Front

What does a positive slope indicate?

Back

The line rises from left to right.

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Front

What does a negative slope indicate?

Back

The line falls from left to right.

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5