Writing & Graphing Slope Intercept Form

Front

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

Back

y-intercept

Front

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

Back

slope

Front

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

Back

2

Front

What is the y-intercept of the line represented by the equation y = -4x + 5?

Back

5

Front

Which is the graph of y = -x + 2?

Back

Graph A

Front

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

Back

y = -3/2x + 4

Front

What is the slope of the line represented by the equation y = 1/3x - 2?

Back

1/3

Front

What does the slope of a line indicate?

Back

The steepness and direction of the line.

Front

If a line has a slope of 0, what does that mean?

Back

The line is horizontal.

Front

If a line has an undefined slope, what does that mean?

Back

The line is vertical.