Graphing Lines in Slope-Intercept Form with Desmos

The video tutorial covers a Desmos activity focused on graphing lines in slope-intercept form. It provides step-by-step instructions on plotting lines, using the Desmos graphing calculator to verify accuracy, and includes practice examples. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of checking work and understanding the relationship between slope and y-intercept.

What is the main purpose of today's Desmos activity?

• To learn about quadratic equations

• To practice graphing lines in slope-intercept form

• To understand geometric shapes

• To solve algebraic equations

What form is used to graph lines in today's activity?

• Quadratic form

• Slope-intercept form

• Point-slope form

• Standard form

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

• X-intercept

• Slope

• Constant term

• Y-intercept

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

How do you find the y-intercept on the graph?

• By finding the point where the line crosses the y-axis

• By finding the point where the line crosses the x-axis

• By solving for x

• By calculating the slope

What is the slope of the line in the equation y = 1/4x - 3?

• 1/4

• 4

• -3

• -1/4

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

How do you move on the graph if the slope is positive?

• Up and to the right

• Down and to the left

• Down and to the right

• Up and to the left

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

What is the y-intercept of the line y = -5/3x + 4?

• -5/3

• 4

• -4

• 5/3

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

How do you move on the graph if the slope is negative?

• Up and to the left

• Down and to the right

• Up and to the right

• Down and to the left

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

What should you do after graphing your line to ensure it is correct?

• Check the equation again

• Use the Desmos graphing calculator

• Ask a friend

• Recalculate the slope

What should you do if you have any questions about the activity?

• Ignore them

• Guess the answers

• Reach out to the teacher

• Skip the questions

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5