Algebra - Lesson Writing Equations of a Line

Algebra - Lesson Writing Equations of a Line

Multiple Choice

What does the "b" stand for in y=mx+b?

• slope
• x-intercept
• y-intercept

Multiple Choice

What letter represents the slope of a line in the equation y = mx + b?

• y
• m
• x
• b

Multiple Choice

What is the slope in the equation: 

 $y=4x+3$  

• 3

• 4x

• 4

• x

Multiple Choice

What is the y-intercept in the following equation: 

 $y=-4x-5$  

• -4

• -4x

• 5

• -5

Multiple Choice

Which line has a slope of 0?

• Line A
• Line B
• Line C
• Line D

Multiple Choice

Write the equation of the line through the points (8, −7) and (−2, 8).

• y = 3/2x + 11

• y = −3/2x + 11

• y = −3/2x + 5

• y = 3/2x − 19