Slope Intercept Form Review

Front

What is the slope of the line that passes through the points (6,7) and (4,2)?

Back

5/2

Front

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

Back

slope

Front

How do you calculate slope using a graph?

Back

rise over run

Front

What type of slope is represented by a vertical line?

Back

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Front

What is the slope of a horizontal line?

Back

0

Front

If a line rises from left to right, what type of slope does it have?

Back

positive slope

Front

If a line falls from left to right, what type of slope does it have?

Back

negative slope

Front

What is the slope of the line represented by the equation y = 4/3x + 2?

Back

4/3

Front

What does the 'b' represent in the slope-intercept form y=mx+b?

Back

y-intercept

Front

How do you find the slope between two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)?

Back

(y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)