Slope from Equations and Graphs

Identify the slope of the function described in the graph.

• m=-3

• m=3

Find the slope of the line.

• -2

• 2

• -1

• 1

Solve this equation in standard form so that it is in slope intercept form 4x-2y = 20

Linear Functions are functions whose graph is a _______ _____.

• U-shaped curve

• V-shaped curve

• straight line

• wavy line

Which of the following graphs has a POSITIVE SLOPE?

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Which of the following graphs has a NEGATIVE SLOPE?

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Which of the following equations has a NEGATIVE SLOPE?

Write the equation of the line.

• y=-3x-4

• y=-4x-3

• y=(-3/4)x-3

• y=(-4/3)x-3

How would you write the equation with a slope of 2/3 and a y-intercept of -3

• y=3/2x+3

• y=2/3-3

• y=2/3x-3

• y=2/3x+3

Which runner was faster?

• Runner A

• Runner B