Slope Intercept Form

The graph of a linear function is always straight? (a)  

• true
• false

What does "m" represent in y=mx+b?

• y-intercept
• slope
• macaroni
• nothing

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

What is the slope of the linear equation, y=2/3x+6?

• 2/3

• 3/2

• 6

• -4

Which of these following is not a type of slope (a)  

• positive
• negative
• undefined
• all of these are types of slope

What is the slope of the line represented by the equation y = -x + 7?

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

If m= 1/2 and b=-2, what is the correct slope intercept form equation? (a)  

• y=1/2-2
• y=-2x+1/2
• y=1/2x+2
• y=1/2x-2

What does "b" represent in y=mx+b?

• y-intercept
• slope
• macaroni
• nothing

What is 'b' in this linear equation? y= 5x - 6

• 6

• 5

• y

• -6

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

Identify the "m" and "b" of the following linear equation.

y=5/8x - 1

• m=1 and b=8/5

• m=5/8 and b=-1

• m=5/8 and b=1

• m=-1 and b=5/8

What direction is the line if the slope is positive?

• descending

• ascending

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5