Writing Linear Equations from Graphs

What is the general form of the slope-intercept equation?

• y = mx + c

• y = mx + b

• y = bx + m

• y = cx + m

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

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

• The y-intercept

• The x-intercept

• The slope

• The constant term

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

How do you calculate the slope (m) from a graph?

• Change in X over Change in Y

• Difference between X and Y

• Change in Y over Change in X

• Sum of X and Y

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Where is the y-intercept located on a graph?

• At the highest point of the line

• At the origin

• Where the line crosses the y-axis

• Where the line crosses the x-axis

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

• 5/2

• 3

• -3

• -5/2

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

Why is it important to simplify the equation?

• To make calculations faster

• To avoid fractions

• To make it easier to read

• To ensure accuracy

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

What is a challenge when the line does not pass through crosshairs?

• Identifying the slope

• None of the above

• Identifying the y-intercept

• Both identifying the slope and y-intercept

If a line goes up 3 units and over 4 units, what is the slope?

• 1/3

• 1/4

• 4/3

• 3/4

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

What is the first step in using the slope-intercept method?

• Identify the x-intercept

• Identify both the slope and y-intercept

• Identify the y-intercept

• Identify the slope

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

What should you do if given the slope and y-intercept?

• Calculate the x-intercept

• None of the above

• Use the slope-intercept method to form the equation

• Plot the points on the graph

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3