Identifying Slope and Y-Intercept Concepts

The video tutorial explains how to identify the slope and Y-intercept in linear equations of the form y = mx + b. It provides step-by-step examples to demonstrate how to determine the slope as the coefficient of x and the Y-intercept as the constant term. The tutorial covers three examples, each illustrating the process of identifying these components in different equations. By the end, students are encouraged to apply the learned concepts to complete a worksheet.

What is the general form of the equation used to identify slope and Y-intercept?

• y = mx - b

• y = kx + c

• y = ax^2 + bx + c

• y = mx + b

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CCSS.8.F.A.3

CCSS.8.EE.B.6

In the equation y = 3x + 5, what is the slope?

• 1/3

• 3/2

• 3

• 5

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

In the equation y = 3x + 5, what is the Y-intercept?

• 0

• 1

• 3

• 5

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CCSS.8.F.A.3

CCSS.8.EE.B.6

How can the Y-intercept be represented as an ordered pair in the equation y = 3x + 5?

• (0, 3)

• (5, 0)

• (0, 5)

• (3, 0)

In the equation y = 5x + 2, what is the slope?

• 5/2

• 5

• 2

• 1/5

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

In the equation y = 5x + 2, what is the Y-intercept?

• 1

• 0

• 2

• 5

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

In the equation y = 7x - 5, what is the slope?

• 1/7

• 7/2

• 5

• 7

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

In the equation y = 7x - 5, what is the Y-intercept?

• 7

• 5

• 0

• -5

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CCSS.8.F.A.3

CCSS.8.EE.B.6