Identify Slope and Y-Intercept from an Equation

Front

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.

Front

Identify the slope from the equation y = 2x + 3.

Back

m = 2

Front

What is the y-intercept in the equation y = 4x - 1?

Back

The y-intercept (b) is -1.

Front

How do you find the slope from the equation y = -5x + 7?

Back

The slope is -5.

Front

What does the y-intercept represent in a linear equation?

Back

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

Front

Identify the slope from the equation y = 1/2x + 4.

Back

m = 1/2

Front

What is the y-intercept in the equation y = -3x + 2?

Back

The y-intercept is 2.

Front

How do you determine the slope from the equation y = -x - 6?

Back

The slope is -1.

Front

What is the slope of the line represented by y = 6x + 4?

Back

The slope is 6.

Front

Identify the y-intercept from the equation y = 5x.

Back

The y-intercept is 0.