Graphing Linear Functions: Key Concepts and Techniques

What is the y-intercept of the function y = -2x + 5?

• 0

• -5

• 5

• -2

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

If the slope of a line is -2, how many steps do you go down for every step to the right?

• 2

• 3

• 1

• 4

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

For the function y = 2/3x - 1, what is the rise and run of the slope?

• Rise: 2, Run: -3

• Rise: -2, Run: 3

• Rise: 3, Run: 2

• Rise: 2, Run: 3

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

What is the y-intercept of the function y = 2/3x - 1?

• -1

• 0

• 2

• 1

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

For the function y = -5x + 2, what does the slope -5 indicate?

• Go up 5, right 1

• Go down 1, right 5

• Go down 5, right 1

• Go up 1, right 5

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CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5

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

• 3

• 0

• -4

• 5

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

In the function y = -2/3x, what is the y-intercept?

• -2

• -3

• 3

• 0

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

What type of line is represented by the equation y = 3?

• Horizontal

• None

• Diagonal

• Vertical

What type of line is represented by the equation x = -2?

• Vertical

• Diagonal

• Horizontal

• None

If a line is described by x = a number, what can be said about its y-intercept?

• It depends on the number

• It has multiple y-intercepts

• It does not have a y-intercept

• It has a y-intercept