Linear Equations Exam

In slope intercept form y=mx+b what is the "b"?

• The y-intercept

• The x-intercept

• The slope (rate of change)

• A point

In slope intercept form y=mx+b what is the "m"?

• The y-intercept

• The x-intercept

• The slope

• A point

What is the y-intercept of the line graphed below?

• 3
• 4
• -3
• 4/3

Which equation represents the following graph?

• y = 3x + 2
• y = -2x + 3
• y = 2x + 3
• y = -3x + 2

What is the y-intercept in the equation?
y = 5x - 4

• 5
• -4
• -5
• 4

Identify the slope from the given graph.

• 0

• undefined

• 5

• -5

Determine the slope and y-intercept from the following equation:   y = 3/2x + 3

• slope: 5   y-intercept:  (0,3) 
• slope: 3/2   y-intercept:  (0,3) 
• slope:  4  y-intercept:  (0,3/2)
• slope: 1/5   y-intercept:  (0,5) 

What is the slope of the line that passes through the points (5, −11) and (−9, 17)?

• −2

• -1/2

• 7

• 2

What is the y-intercept of the line graphed below?

• 3
• 4
• -3
• 4/3

Find the slope.

• 3/2
• -3/2
• (-0,-3)
• none of the above