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Graphing Linear Equations: Slope and Y-Intercept Explained

Graphing Linear Equations: Slope and Y-Intercept Explained

Assessment

Interactive Video

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Mathematics

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6th - 10th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Hard

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CCSS
8.EE.B.6, 8.EE.B.5, 8.F.A.3

Standards-aligned

Created by

Liam Anderson

FREE Resource

Standards-aligned

CCSS.8.EE.B.6
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CCSS.8.EE.B.5
,
CCSS.8.F.A.3
The video tutorial introduces linear equations, explaining their definition and significance. It covers the standard form y=mx+b, detailing the roles of m (gradient) and b (y-intercept). Through examples, the video demonstrates how to plot linear equations on a graph and interpret their features. The tutorial concludes with additional examples and a preview of future topics.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the shape of the graph when plotting a linear equation?

A circular line

A straight line

A curved line

A zigzag line

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a standard form of a linear equation?

y = a^x + b

y = a/x + b

y = ax^2 + bx + c

y = mx + b

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

The constant term

The slope or gradient

The y-intercept

The x-intercept

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If x = -3 in the equation y = 2x + 3, what is the value of y?

-6

3

0

-3

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

3

-3

2

-2

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the graph of y = 2x + 3 change as x increases by 1?

It goes down by 1

It goes up by 2

It goes down by 2

It goes up by 1

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the equation y = x + 4, what is the gradient?

0

1

4

-1

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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