Slope and y Intercept from Word Problems

Front

What does the slope represent in a linear equation?

Back

The slope represents the rate of change of the dependent variable (y) with respect to the independent variable (x). It indicates how much y changes for a unit change in x.

Front

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

Back

The y-intercept, which is the value of y when x is 0. It represents the starting point of the line on the y-axis.

Front

What is the formula for calculating slope between two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)?

Back

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