Graphing Linear Equations

Slope Intercept Form is:

Which variable represents slope in the linear equation y=mx+b?

• y
• x
• m
• b

Which equation has a negative y-intercept?

• y= 3x + 5
• y= -3x + 5
• y= -3x - 5

When graphing, what do you do after you graph your y-intercept?

• Find slope and start with your run(left or right) then to rise (up or down)

• Find slope and start with your rise (up or down) then to run (left or right)

• Draw a vertical line

• Draw a horizontal line

What is the slope in the equation:  y=4x+3

• 3
• 4x
• 4
• x

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

• -4
• -4x
• 5
• -5

What is the purpose of using slope-intercept form in linear equations?

• To find the slope of the line

• To find the y-intercept

• To graph the line

• To model real-world situations

What formula is used to graph linear equations in slope-intercept form?

• y = mx + b

• y = ax^2 + bx + c

• y = mx + c

• y = ax + b

In the following equation, what is the y-intercept?  
y = -3x + 7

• -3
• 7
• -3/7
• 3

What is the slope in the equation:  y=4x+3

• 3
• 4x
• 4
• x