Algebra Exam Review #2

Front

What direction is an undefined slope?

Back

Vertical

Front

What does the y-intercept represent in the equation y = 375 + 125x?

Back

The y-intercept is 375 and represents the base salary.

Front

If Taylor can write 25 words per minute, what does this indicate about his writing speed?

Back

Taylor can write 25 words per minute.

Front

What is the y-intercept of the line y = 5 - 7x?

Back

5

Front

What does the y-intercept mean in the context of a hamburger's cost?

Back

The hamburger will cost $1.90 without any toppings.

Front

Define y-intercept in a linear equation.

Back

The y-intercept is the point where the line crosses the y-axis, representing the value of y when x is 0.

Front

What is the slope of a line that is horizontal?

Back

0

Front

What does a positive slope indicate about a line?

Back

A positive slope indicates that as x increases, y also increases.

Front

What does a negative slope indicate about a line?

Back

A negative slope indicates that as x increases, y decreases.

Front

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

Back

'm' represents the slope of the line.