Finding the Slope in Standard Position

What is one method mentioned for finding the slope from an equation?

• Using the quadratic formula

• Converting to slope-intercept form

• Using the Pythagorean theorem

• Finding the determinant

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

In the standard form of an equation, what is the formula for finding the slope?

• -A/B

• A/B

• -B/A

• B/A

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

What is the first step in converting an equation to slope-intercept form?

• Subtracting y from both sides

• Adding x to both sides

• Dividing by 2

• Adding 3x to both sides

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

What humorous analogy is used to describe the importance of focusing on one method?

• Like a dog with a bone

• Like a cat with a mouse

• Like Tupac says, 'all eyes on me'

• Like a bird with a worm

What property is used when dividing each term in the equation by a number?

• Associative property

• Distributive property

• Commutative property

• Identity property

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CCSS.HSA.REI.A.1

Why is the slope-intercept form considered easier to use?

• It requires less calculation

• It clearly shows the slope and y-intercept

• It is more visually appealing

• It has fewer variables

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

What is the slope in the equation y = 3/2x + 5/2?

• 5

• 2/3

• 5/2

• 3/2

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

What does the 'm' represent in the equation y = mx + b?

• The slope

• The x-intercept

• The y-intercept

• The constant term

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

What is the y-intercept in the equation y = 3/2x + 5/2?

• 2/3

• 3/2

• 5

• 5/2

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

What is the final humorous note about the last problem?

• It was a piece of cake

• It was intense

• It was a walk in the park

• It was a breeze