Constructing Linear Functions

Front

What is the initial value of the function: y = -4x - 5?

Back

-5

Front

Find the equation of the line with the given slope that passes through the given point: m = 0 and (3, 7).

Back

y = 7

Front

An online clothing company sells custom sweatshirts. The company charges $4.99 for shipping plus $6.50 for each sweatshirt. Which Equation describes this situation?

Back

y = 6.50x + 4.99

Front

Where do you find the initial value on a graph?

Back

Where the graph touches the y-axis (x=0)

Front

What variable is the rate of change in y = mx + b?

Back

m

Front

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

Back

The slope of the line.

Front

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

Back

The y-intercept of the line.

Front

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

Back

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

Front

What is the slope of a horizontal line?

Back

0

Front

What is the slope of a vertical line?

Back

Undefined