Graphing Linear Equation with a Slope and Y-Intercept

The y intercept is AWESOME! It helps us to know...

• Where our line will end.

• If our line is positive or negative.

• Where to start graphing our line.

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A

Which variable represents y-intercept in the linear equation y=mx+b?

• y

• x

• m

• b

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

Which value is the slope in the equation:

y= 4x + 2

• 4

• 2

• x

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Which of these lines has a slope of -3?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Which is the graph of y= -x + 2?

• A

• B

• C

• D

What is your slope and y-intercept of this equation? y= 2/3 x + 12

• m= 3/2 b= 12

• m= 12 b= 2/3

• m= 2/3 b= 12

• m= -2/3 b= -12

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

Which value is the y-intercept in the equation:

y= 2x -2

• 2

• -2

• 1

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

Knowing the slope of a line is very helpful! It can tell us if the line is...

• Positive

• Negative

• Will rise to the right.

• Will fall to the right.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

If you have a slope of 1/2 that means you could...

• Go up 1 and right 2 units.

• Go right 1 and up 2 units.

• Go down 1 and left 2 units.

• Go left 2 and down 1.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Calculate the slope.

• m= -2

• m=-1/2

• m=2

• m=1/2

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5