Y-Intercept

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What is the y-intercept in a linear equation?

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The y-intercept is the point where the line crosses the y-axis, represented as (0, b) in the equation y = mx + b.

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

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The y-intercept is the value of b in the equation, which is the constant term.

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CCSS.8.F.A.3

CCSS.8.EE.B.6

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

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5

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CCSS.8.F.A.3

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What is the y-intercept of the equation y = -5x + 1?

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1

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CCSS.8.F.A.3

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If a linear equation has a y-intercept of (0, 7), what is the value of b in the equation?

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7

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CCSS.8.F.A.3

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What is the y-intercept of the equation y = 3x + 2?

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2

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CCSS.8.F.A.3

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What is the y-intercept of the equation y = 2x - 3?

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-3

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CCSS.8.F.A.3

CCSS.8.EE.B.6

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What does a positive y-intercept indicate about a linear graph?

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A positive y-intercept indicates that the line crosses the y-axis above the origin.

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A

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What does a negative y-intercept indicate about a linear graph?

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A negative y-intercept indicates that the line crosses the y-axis below the origin.

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A

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

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'm' represents the slope of the line.

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CCSS.8.F.A.3

CCSS.8.EE.B.6