Graphing Slope Equation Flashcard

Front

What type of slope is represented by a line that rises from left to right?

Back

Positive slope

Front

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

Back

y-intercept

Front

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

Back

Slope

Front

What is the slope of the line that passes through the points (1, 2) and (3, 6)?

Back

2

Front

What is the slope of the line represented by the equation y = -4x + 8?

Back

-4

Front

What type of slope is represented by a horizontal line?

Back

Zero slope

Front

What type of slope is represented by a vertical line?

Back

Undefined slope

Front

If a line has a slope of 3, what does this indicate about the line's steepness?

Back

The line rises 3 units for every 1 unit it moves to the right.

Front

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

Back

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

Front

What is the slope of the line represented by the equation y = 5x - 2?

Back

5