Graphing Linear Equations in Slope-Intercept Form

What is the general form of a linear equation?

• y = mx^2 + b

• y = a/x + b

• y = ax^2 + bx + c

• y = mx + b

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CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

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

• The constant term

• The x-intercept

• The slope

• The y-intercept

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

Where do you start plotting a line when given the equation y = mx + b?

• At the origin

• At the x-intercept

• At any random point

• At the y-intercept

If the slope of a line is negative, in which direction does the line go?

• Downwards to the right

• Upwards to the right

• Vertically

• Horizontally

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

How do you plot a line with a slope of 7/4?

• Up 4, right 7

• Up 7, right 4

• Down 4, left 7

• Down 7, left 4

What is the y-intercept in the equation y = 1/2x + 3?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 1/2

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

How do you convert a whole number slope to a fraction?

• Square it

• Divide by 2

• Multiply by 1

• Write it over 1

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2D

What is the slope in the equation y = 4x - 4?

• 4

• -4

• 1/4

• -1/4

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

What is the first step to solve the equation x + y = 3 for y?

• Divide both sides by x

• Add x to both sides

• Multiply both sides by x

• Subtract x from both sides

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CCSS.HSA.REI.B.3

In the equation y = -x + 3, what is the slope?

• 1

• 3

• -3

• -1

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5