Graphing Using Slope-Intercept Form

Front

In the equation, y = mx + b, the letter b is the ___________.

Back

y-intercept

Front

What does the slope (m) represent in the equation y = mx + b?

Back

The rate of change of y with respect to x.

Front

What is the slope of the line represented by the equation y = 3x + 1?

Back

3

Front

How do you find the y-intercept from the equation y = mx + b?

Back

Set x to 0 and solve for y.

Front

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

Back

5

Front

Which of the following represents a negative slope: y = 2x + 3 or y = -x + 4?

Back

y = -x + 4

Front

What does the graph of y = 0 look like?

Back

A horizontal line on the x-axis.

Front

If the slope of a line is 0, what does that indicate about the line?

Back

The line is horizontal.

Front

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

Back

y = mx + b

Front

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

Back

Start at (0, -3) and use the slope of 2 to find another point.