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Finding Slope and Y-Intercept from Linear Equations

Finding Slope and Y-Intercept from Linear Equations

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, HSA.CED.A.4, 6.EE.C.9

+2

Standards-aligned

Created by

Sophia Harris

Used 2+ times

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Standards-aligned

CCSS.8.EE.B.6
,
CCSS.HSA.CED.A.4
,
CCSS.6.EE.C.9
CCSS.8.EE.B.5
,
CCSS.8.F.A.3
,
This video tutorial explains how to find the slope and y-intercept of a line given its equation in the form ax + by = c. The instructor demonstrates how to rewrite the equation in slope-intercept form (y = mx + b) to easily identify the slope (m) and y-intercept (b). The process involves isolating the y variable and rearranging the equation. The tutorial provides a clear step-by-step guide to understanding and applying these concepts.

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the general form of the equation given in the problem?

ax - by = c

y = ax + b

y = mx + b

ax + by = c

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of converting the equation to slope-intercept form?

To find the x-intercept

To find the slope and y-intercept

To find the roots of the equation

To simplify the equation

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Isolate the x variable

Move the y variable to the other side

Isolate the y variable

Divide both sides by the coefficient of x

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to the 2x term when isolating the y variable?

It is divided by the coefficient of y

It is subtracted from both sides

It is added to both sides

It is moved to the other side of the equation

Tags

CCSS.HSA.CED.A.4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the resulting equation after moving the 2x term?

y = a + 2x - 7

y = a - 2x - 7

y = a + 2x + 7

y = a - 2x + 7

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.C.9

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the slope (m) in the equation y = a - 2x + 7?

-2

a

2

7

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the y-intercept (b) in the equation y = a - 2x + 7?

0

7

-2

a

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

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