Identify Slope and Y-Intercept

In the equation y = mx + b, which variable represents the y-intercept?

• y

• m

• x

• b

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

In the equation y = -4x +2, what is the slope?

• 4

• -4

• 2

• -2

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

In the equation y = 2/3x -5, what is the slope?

• 2

• 3

• 2/3

• -5

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

In the equation y = -5/2x + 1/2, what is the slope?

• 5/2

• -5/2

• 1/2

• -5

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

In the equation y = -1/2x + 4, what is the y-intercept?

• 1/2

• -1/2

• 4

• 2

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

In the equation y = 7/6x - 2, what is the y-intercept?

• 7/6

• 7

• 2

• -2

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

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

• -2

• 2

• 1

• -1

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

In the equation y = mx + b, which variable represents the slope?

• y

• m

• x

• b

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

In the equation y = 5 + 2x, which number represents the slope?

• 5, because it's the first number.

• 5, because it's with x.

• 2, because it's with x.

• 2, because it's a positive number.

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

In the equation y = 3x - 4, which number represents the slope?

• 3, because it's the first number.

• 3, because it's with x.

• -4, because it's by itself.

• -4, because it's the second term.

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5