8th Grade Linear Functions

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

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-1

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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In the equation y = 14x, what is the constant of proportionality?

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14

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2B

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What is the constant of proportionality for the table where y = 9x?

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9

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2B

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Find the slope of the line represented by the equation y = (1/2)x.

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1/2

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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Which company shows a greater rate of change if Water's Edge Rafts has a slope of 3 and Ryan's Rafts has a slope of 2?

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Water's Edge Rafts

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CCSS.8.F.A.2

CCSS.HSF.IF.C.9

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Define slope in the context of a linear function.

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Slope is the measure of the steepness of a line, calculated as the change in y divided by the change in x.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What does a slope of 0 indicate about a line?

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A slope of 0 indicates that the line is horizontal.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What does an undefined slope indicate about a line?

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An undefined slope indicates that the line is vertical.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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

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

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What is the y-intercept in the equation y = mx + b?

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The y-intercept is the value of y when x = 0, represented by b.

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CCSS.8.F.A.3

CCSS.8.EE.B.6