Identifying Slope and Y-Intercept from Equations

What are the main goals for Lesson 30a?

• Learn about quadratic equations

• Understand the properties of circles

• Study the Pythagorean theorem

• Identify the slope and y-intercept from a linear equation

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

In the slope-intercept form of a linear equation, what does 'm' represent?

• The y-intercept

• The x-intercept

• The constant term

• The slope

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

If the equation is y = 2x + 1, what is the y-intercept?

• 2

• -1

• 1

• 0

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

For the equation y = -3x + 2, what is the slope?

• 2

• -3

• 3

• -2

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

In the equation y = 4x, what is the y-intercept?

• 4

• 0

• 1

• -4

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

What is the slope of the equation y = 5?

• -5

• 1

• 0

• 5

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

If an equation is in the form y = mx + b, what does 'b' represent?

• The y-intercept

• The x-intercept

• The coefficient of x

• The slope

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

For the equation y = 2/3x - 3, what is the slope?

• 2/3

• -3

• 3

• -2/3

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

In the equation y = -x - 1, what is the y-intercept?

• 1

• -x

• -1

• 0

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

What should you do if you encounter a fraction in the slope or y-intercept?

• Ignore it

• Convert it to a decimal

• Use it as it is

• Multiply it by 10