Matching Linear Equations and Their Graph

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What is the slope-intercept form of a linear equation?

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The slope-intercept form is given by the equation y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

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How do you identify the slope from the equation y = 2/3x - 3?

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The slope is the coefficient of x, which is 2/3.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What does the y-intercept represent in the equation y = 2/3x - 3?

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The y-intercept is the value of y when x = 0, which is -3 in this case.

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CCSS.8.F.A.3

CCSS.8.EE.B.6

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How do you graph the equation y = -2/3x + 4?

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Start at the y-intercept (0, 4) and use the slope -2/3 to find another point. From (0, 4), go down 2 units and right 3 units to (3, 2).

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What is the slope of the line represented by the equation y = 4x + 6?

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The slope is 4.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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How do you determine if two lines are parallel using their equations?

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Two lines are parallel if they have the same slope.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

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

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The slope is -2.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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How do you find the y-intercept from the equation y = -1/2x + 3?

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The y-intercept is the constant term, which is 3.

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CCSS.8.F.A.3

CCSS.8.EE.B.6

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What does a positive slope indicate about a line?

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A positive slope indicates that 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?

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A negative slope indicates that the line falls from left to right.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5