Slope-Intercept Equation from Slope and Point

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

• y = mx + b

• x = by + m

• y = bx + m

• x = my + b

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

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

What does the slope of a line indicate?

• The point where the line crosses the x-axis

• The point where the line crosses the y-axis

• The length of the line

• The steepness and direction of the line

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

If a line has a negative slope, in which direction does it slope?

• Upward

• Downward

• Horizontally

• Vertically

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

What is the formula for calculating the slope of a line?

• Rise over run

• Rise minus run

• Run over rise

• Run times rise

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

What does the y-intercept of a line represent?

• The point where the line crosses the x-axis

• The point where the line crosses the y-axis

• The slope of the line

• The length of the line

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

• The constant term

• The x-intercept

• The y-intercept

• The slope

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

Given a slope of -3/4 and a y-intercept of 8, what is the equation of the line?

• y = 3/4x + 8

• y = -3/4x + 8

• y = -3/4x - 8

• y = 3/4x - 8

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

If a line passes through the point (0, 8), what is its y-intercept?

• 3/4

• 8

• 0

• -8

What is the final equation of the line with a slope of -3/4 and passing through (0, 8)?

• y = -3/4x + 8

• y = 3/4x + 8

• y = -3/4x - 8

• y = 3/4x - 8