Slope-Intercept Equations

Slope-Intercept Equations

Algebra 2

Open Ended

Can you think of a real-world example of where you would find slope?

Multiple Choice

In the equation y=mx+b,

what does "m" represent?

• The function

• The y-intercept

• The x-intercept

• The slope

Multiple Choice

In the equation y=mx+b,

what does "b" represent?

• The slope

• The x-intercept

• The y-intercept

• The function

Multiple Choice

Name the y intercept

• -1

• 7

• 0

• -7

Multiple Choice

Name the slope

• 3

• 1

• 0

• -1

Multiple Choice

Name the slope

• 2

• -2

• $$\frac{1}{2}$$

• $$-\frac{1}{2}$$

Multiple Choice

What is the slope of the line with the equation?

$$y\ =\ -\frac{3}{2}x\ +\ 10$$  

• $$-\frac{3}{2}$$  

• $$\frac{3}{2}$$  

• $$10$$  

• $$-10$$  

Multiple Choice

What is the y-intercept of the line with the equation?

  $$y\ =\ -2x\ +\ 4$$  

• $$-2$$  

• $$2$$  

• $$4$$  

• $$-4$$  

Multiple Choice

If m=3 and b=6,

what is the correct slope intercept equation?

• y=3-6

• y=3x-6

• y=3x+6

• y=6x+3

Multiple Choice

If m=-7 and b=-13,

what is the correct slope intercept equation?

• y=-13x-7

• y=13x+7

• y=-7x-13

• y=7x+13

Multiple Choice

How do you calculate slope using a graph?

• rise over run

• run over rise

• look at the y intercept

• look at the x intercept

Multiple Choice

Write the equation of the line.

• y = $$-\frac{2}{3}$$ x + 4

• y = $$\frac{2}{3}$$ x + 4

• y = $$\frac{3}{2}$$ x + 4

• y = $$-\frac{3}{2}$$ x + 4

Multiple Choice

Write the equation of the line.

• y = $$-\frac{1}{3}$$ x - 2

• y = $$\frac{1}{3}$$ x - 2

• y = 3x - 2

• y = -3x - 2

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