Identifying Slope & Y-Intercept From A Graph

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What is the definition of SLOPE in a graph?

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The slope of a line in a graph represents the rate of change of the y-coordinate with respect to the x-coordinate. It is calculated as the rise over run, or the change in y divided by the change in x.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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How do you calculate the SLOPE from two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)?

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The slope (m) can be calculated using the formula: m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1).

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What does a positive slope indicate about a line on a graph?

Back

A positive slope indicates that as the x-values increase, the y-values also increase, meaning the line rises from left to right.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What does a negative slope indicate about a line on a graph?

Back

A negative slope indicates that as the x-values increase, the y-values decrease, meaning the line falls from left to right.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What is the Y-INTERCEPT of a line?

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The Y-INTERCEPT is the point where the line crosses the y-axis. It is the value of y when x = 0.

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How can you find the Y-INTERCEPT from the equation of a line in slope-intercept form (y = mx + b)?

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In the equation y = mx + b, the Y-INTERCEPT is represented by the value of b.

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CCSS.8.F.A.3

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What is the slope of the line represented by the equation y = 3x + 2?

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The slope of the line is 3.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What is the Y-INTERCEPT of the line represented by the equation y = -2x + 5?

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The Y-INTERCEPT of the line is 5.

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CCSS.8.F.A.3

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If a line has a slope of 0, what does that mean?

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A slope of 0 means the line is horizontal, indicating that there is no change in y as x changes.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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If a line has an undefined slope, what does that mean?

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An undefined slope occurs in a vertical line, indicating that there is no change in x as y changes.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5