Linear Equations Review

Front

What is the first step in graphing a linear equation in slope-intercept form?

Back

Plot the y-intercept.

Front

What should you do if one of the intercepts is not an integer in standard form?

Back

Convert to slope-intercept form.

Front

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

Back

y-intercept.

Front

What does a positive slope indicate about a linear equation?

Back

The line rises from left to right.

Front

Which statement best describes 'm' in the equation y=mx+b?

Back

Slope.

Front

What is the slope of a horizontal line?

Back

Zero.

Front

What is the slope of a vertical line?

Back

Undefined.

Front

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

Back

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

Front

What is the slope-intercept form of a linear equation?

Back

y = mx + b.

Front

What does it mean if the slope is negative?

Back

The line falls from left to right.