Exploring the Concept of y=mx+b

What does the 'b' in the equation y = mx + b represent?

• The y-intercept

• The slope of the line

• The coefficient of x

• The x-intercept

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

In the equation y = mx + b, what does the 'm' represent?

• The constant term

• The gradient or slope

• The y-intercept

• The x-intercept

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

If the gradient 'm' is positive, which direction does the line lean?

• To the left

• To the right

• Horizontally

• Vertically

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

What happens to the line when the gradient 'm' is negative?

• It leans to the left

• It leans to the right

• It becomes vertical

• It becomes horizontal

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

In the equation y = 2x - 1, what is the y-intercept?

• 0

• -1

• 2

• 1

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

In the equation y = 2x - 1, what is the gradient?

• 2

• 0

• 1

• -1

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

How can a whole number gradient be expressed in fraction form?

• By multiplying it by 1

• By dividing it by 1

• By subtracting 1 from it

• By adding 1 to it

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

In the equation y = -3/4x + 2, what is the gradient?

• -2

• 2

• -3/4

• 3/4

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

In the equation y = -3/4x + 2, what is the y-intercept?

• -2

• 2

• -3/4

• 3/4

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

What does a negative gradient indicate about the direction of the line?

• It leans to the left

• It leans to the right

• It is horizontal

• It is vertical

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5