Understanding Slope-Intercept Form

Understanding Slope-Intercept Form

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Interactive Video

Created by

Amelia Wright

Mathematics

7th - 10th Grade

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The video tutorial explains how to graph a line using the slope-intercept form, y = mx + b. It identifies the y-intercept (b) and the slope (m) from the equation, demonstrating how to plot the y-intercept on the graph and use the slope to find additional points. The tutorial emphasizes the concept of 'rise over run' to understand the slope and provides a step-by-step guide to plotting the line. It concludes with a brief mention of more complex examples where the equation is not solved for y.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the y-intercept in the equation y = -2x + 5?

-2

5

0

-5

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Slope

Y-intercept

Constant

X-intercept

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can the slope -2 be expressed as a fraction?

-2/1

-1/2

1/-2

2/1

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the slope -2/1 indicate about the movement on the graph?

Up 1, Right 2

Down 1, Left 2

Down 2, Right 1

Up 2, Left 1

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where do you start plotting the line on the graph?

At any random point

At the x-intercept

At the y-intercept

At the origin

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

After plotting the y-intercept, how do you find the next point using the slope?

Move down 2 and right 1

Move up 1 and right 2

Move up 2 and left 1

Move down 1 and left 2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the next step after plotting the y-intercept and using the slope?

Erase the points

Draw a horizontal line

Draw a vertical line

Connect the points with a straight line

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What will be discussed next after graphing lines in slope-intercept form?

Using slope-intercept form when the equation is not solved for y

Solving linear inequalities

Graphing circles

Graphing quadratic equations