Identifying Slope and Y-Intercept in Linear Equations

The video tutorial explains how to rewrite equations in slope-intercept form and identify the slope and Y-intercept. It emphasizes writing the slope as a fraction for graphing purposes and describes the Y-intercept as a coordinate point where the x-value is zero.

What is the first task mentioned in the video?

• Rewriting the equation in slope-intercept form

• Solving quadratic equations

• Finding the roots of the equation

• Simplifying algebraic expressions

Tags

CCSS.HSA-REI.B.4B

Which form is the equation already in, according to the video?

• Slope-intercept form

• Vertex form

• Standard form

• Factored form

What is the general form of the slope-intercept equation?

• y = a(x - h)^2 + k

• y = (x - p)(x - q)

• y = mx + b

• y = ax^2 + bx + c

Tags

CCSS.8.F.A.3

CCSS.8.EE.B.6

How should the slope be written for graphing purposes?

• As a percentage

• As a whole number

• As a fraction

• As a decimal

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

What does the slope represent?

• The product of X and Y values

• The sum of X and Y values

• The change in Y values over the change in X values

• The change in X values over the change in Y values

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

How should the y-intercept be written?

• As a single number

• As a fraction

• As a coordinate point

• As a percentage

What is the x-value of the y-intercept coordinate point?

• 1

• y

• 0

• b