Linear Relationships

Front

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

Back

Slope

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

Front

What is the general form of a linear equation?

Back

y = mx + b

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CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

Front

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

Back

Y-intercept

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

Front

What does the slope of a line indicate?

Back

The rate of change of y with respect to x.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Front

How do you find the slope between two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)?

Back

Slope = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Front

What is the y-intercept of a linear equation?

Back

The value of y when x = 0.

Front

If a line has a slope of 0, what does that indicate about the line?

Back

The line is horizontal.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Front

If a line has an undefined slope, what does that indicate about the line?

Back

The line is vertical.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Front

What is the slope of the line represented by the equation y = -3x - 3?

Back

-3

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Front

How can you determine if two lines are parallel?

Back

If they have the same slope.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6