Horizontal & Vertical Lines

Front

What is the equation of a vertical line?

Back

The equation of a vertical line is in the form x = a, where 'a' is a constant.

Front

What is the equation of a horizontal line?

Back

The equation of a horizontal line is in the form y = b, where 'b' is a constant.

Front

Identify the type of line: x = 5

Back

Vertical

Front

Identify the type of line: y = 3

Back

Horizontal

Front

What does the slope of a horizontal line equal?

Back

The slope of a horizontal line is 0.

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Front

What does the slope of a vertical line equal?

Back

The slope of a vertical line is undefined.

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Front

What is the general form of a linear equation?

Back

The general form of a linear equation is Ax + By = C.

Front

What is the y-intercept of the line y = 2x + 3?

Back

The y-intercept is 3.

Tags

CCSS.8.F.A.3

CCSS.8.EE.B.6

Front

What is the x-intercept of the line y = 2x + 3?

Back

The x-intercept is -3/2.

Front

What type of line is represented by the equation y = 2x + 3?

Back

Neither vertical nor horizontal; it is a sloped line.