Slope and Y-Intercept Equations

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

• Slope

• Y-Intercept

• Independent Variable

• Dependent Variable

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

Write an equation that has a slope of -4 and a y-intercept of 2.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

Write an equation that has a slope of -5 and a y-intercept of 3.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

Write an equation in slope-intercept form if m=-1/3 and b=0.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

The equation with a slope of 2/3 and a y-intercept of -3 is written as (a)  

• y=3/2x+3

• y=2/3-3

• y=2/3x-3

• y=2/3x+3

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.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

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

Consider the following word problem. A job opening at Chik Fil A offers to pay $15 per hour plus a $50 hiring bonus. ​ (a)   is the number that repeats (slope) ​ (b)   is the one time fee (y-intercept)

• 15

• 50

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CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5

Select which of the following equations are written in slope-intercept form.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

What is the basic equation for slope-intercept form?

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3