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Writing Linear Equations from Slope and Y-Intercept

Writing Linear Equations from Slope and Y-Intercept

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

6th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
8.EE.B.6, 8.F.B.4, 8.F.A.3

+1

Standards-aligned

Created by

Lucas Foster

FREE Resource

Standards-aligned

CCSS.8.EE.B.6
,
CCSS.8.F.B.4
,
CCSS.8.F.A.3
CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2
,
This video tutorial explains how to write linear equations in slope-intercept form, given the slope and y-intercept. It covers the basic formula y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept. The video provides four examples, each demonstrating how to substitute the given slope and y-intercept into the formula to find the equation of a line. The examples include different combinations of positive and negative slopes and y-intercepts, illustrating the flexibility of the formula.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the general form of a linear equation in slope-intercept form?

y = ax + b

y = mx^2 + b

y = ax^2 + bx + c

y = mx + b

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

The x-intercept

The slope

The constant term

The y-intercept

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Given a slope of 3 and a y-intercept of 5, what is the equation of the line?

y = 5x - 3

y = 3x - 5

y = 5x + 3

y = 3x + 5

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If the slope is -4/3 and the y-intercept is -6, what is the equation of the line?

y = 4/3x - 6

y = -4/3x - 6

y = 4/3x + 6

y = -4/3x + 6

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the equation y = -4/3x - 6, what does -6 represent?

The slope

The y-intercept

The x-intercept

The constant term

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the equation of the line with a slope of -1 and a y-intercept of 1/2?

y = 1/2x - 1

y = -x + 1/2

y = x - 1/2

y = -1/2x + 1

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can the equation y = -1x + 1/2 be simplified?

y = -x + 1/2

y = -1/2x + 1

y = x + 1/2

y = 1/2x - 1

Tags

CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

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