Slope, Y=MX + B

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What is the slope in the equation y = mx + b?

Back

The slope (m) represents the rate of change of y with respect to x.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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

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The y-intercept (b) is the point where the line crosses the y-axis.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

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In the equation y = -2/5x - 4, what is the y-intercept?

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The y-intercept is -4.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

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

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

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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If a line has a slope of 0, what does that indicate about the line?

Back

A slope of 0 indicates a horizontal line.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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If a line has an undefined slope, what does that indicate about the line?

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An undefined slope indicates a vertical line.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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

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The slope is 3.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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

Back

The y-intercept is the value of b in the equation.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

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What is the equation of a line with a slope of -1 and a y-intercept of 4?

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y = -1x + 4.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

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What does the term 'linear equation' mean?

Back

A linear equation is an equation that graphs to a straight line.

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A