Slope/y-intercept

Front

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

Back

The y-intercept of the line.

Front

What is the definition of the y-intercept?

Back

The point where the graph crosses the y-axis.

Front

How is slope calculated using a graph?

Back

Slope is calculated as 'rise over run'.

Front

What is the y-intercept of the equation y = 5x - 8?

Back

-8

Front

Find the slope of the line represented by the equation y = -rac{5}{3}x + 2.

Back

-rac{5}{3}

Front

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

Back

The slope of the line.

Front

If a line has a slope of 2, what does this indicate about the line's steepness?

Back

The line rises 2 units for every 1 unit it runs to the right.

Front

What is the slope of a horizontal line?

Back

0.

Front

What is the slope of a vertical line?

Back

Undefined.

Front

How do you find the y-intercept from a linear equation in slope-intercept form?

Back

Set x = 0 and solve for y.