Finding the Y-Intercept Using Point-Slope Form

What is the y-intercept in the equation y = mx + b?

• y

• x

• m

• b

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

In the point-slope form y - y1 = m(x - x1), what does 'm' represent?

• The x-coordinate

• The slope

• The y-coordinate

• The y-intercept

What happens when you substitute a negative value into a negative situation in point-slope form?

• It becomes zero

• It turns positive

• It becomes undefined

• It remains negative

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

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

• Distribute the slope

• Steal the slope and one point

• Combine like terms

• Add the y-intercept

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8B

CCSS.HSA.REI.C.6

In the example given, what is the value of y1?

• 10

• 2

• 8

• 16

After distributing the slope in point-slope form, what is the next step?

• Add the slope

• Subtract the x terms

• Multiply the y terms

• Combine the y terms

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

In the table example, what is the slope (m) calculated from the points?

• 2

• 4

• 3

• 1

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

What is the y-intercept in the equation y = 2x - 1?

• 0

• 1

• 2

• -1

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

In the practice problem, what is the slope given?

• 2/3

• 1/2

• 4/5

• 3/4

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

What is the y-intercept in the final equation y = (2/3)x + 6?

• -6

• 6

• 3

• 2

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3