Finding the Slope

Front

What is the equation of a line when m = -3 and b = 5?

Back

y = -3x + 5

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

Front

This line has a __________ slope.

Back

Negative

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Front

Find the slope of the line that passes through the points (2, 4) and (6, 12).

Back

2

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Front

This line has a __________ slope.

Back

Positive

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Front

What does 'b' represent in y=mx+b?

Back

y-intercept

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

Front

What is the formula to calculate the slope (m) between two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)?

Back

m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Front

If a line has a slope of 0, what does this indicate about the line?

Back

The line is horizontal.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Front

If a line has an undefined slope, what does this indicate about the line?

Back

The line is vertical.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Front

What is the slope of the line represented by the equation y = 4x + 1?

Back

4

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Front

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

Back

-2

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5