Graphing lines and Slope

Front

What is the y-intercept in the equation y = -4x - 5?

Back

-5

Front

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

Back

slope

Front

Write the equation of the line with slope -3/2 and y-intercept 4.

Back

y = -3/2x + 4

Front

Determine the slope and y-intercept of the equation y = 3/2x + 3.

Back

slope: 3/2, y-intercept: (0, 3)

Front

Find the slope of a horizontal line.

Back

0

Front

What is the slope of a vertical line?

Back

Undefined

Front

What is the formula for calculating slope between two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)?

Back

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

Front

What does the term 'linear equation' mean?

Back

An equation that graphs a straight line.

Front

How do you identify the slope from the equation y = mx + b?

Back

The slope is the coefficient of x, which is 'm'.

Front

What is the y-intercept in the equation y = 2x + 5?

Back

5