Matching graphs and equations

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What is the slope of the line represented by the equation y = -2x + 1?

Back

The slope is -2.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What does the y-intercept represent in the equation y = -2x + 1?

Back

The y-intercept is 1, which 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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How do you identify a vertical line from its equation?

Back

A vertical line has an equation of the form x = a, where 'a' is a constant.

Front

What is the slope of the line represented by the equation y = x?

Back

The slope is 1.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Front

What does the equation y = -x represent?

Back

It represents a line with a slope of -1 that passes through the origin.

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CCSS.8.F.A.3

CCSS.8.EE.B.6

Front

How can you determine the equation of a line from its graph?

Back

Identify the slope and y-intercept from the graph.

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CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

Front

What is the general form of a linear equation?

Back

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

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CCSS.8.F.A.3

CCSS.8.EE.B.6

Front

What does the equation y = 2x + 1 represent?

Back

It represents a line with a slope of 2 and a y-intercept of 1.

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CCSS.8.F.A.3

CCSS.8.EE.B.6

Front

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

Back

Set y = 0 and solve for x.

Front

What is the significance of the slope in a linear equation?

Back

The slope indicates the steepness and direction of the line.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5