Identify Slope and Y-Intercept from an Equation

Front

What is the slope of a line in the equation y = mx + b?

Back

The slope (m) represents the rate of change of y with respect to x.

Front

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

Back

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

Front

Identify the slope from the equation y = 2x + 3.

Back

m = 2

Front

Identify the y-intercept from the equation y = -3x + 5.

Back

b = 5

Front

What is the slope of the line represented by the equation y = -4x - 8?

Back

m = -4

Front

If the slope of a line is 0, what does that indicate about the line?

Back

The line is horizontal.

Front

If the slope of a line is undefined, what does that indicate about the line?

Back

The line is vertical.

Front

Write the equation of a line with a slope of 1 and a y-intercept of -2.

Back

y = x - 2

Front

What is the slope of the line represented by the equation y = 5?

Back

The slope is 0.

Front

Determine the slope from the equation y = -2x + 4.

Back

m = -2