Exploring Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions

What is the first step in graphing a linear equation?

• Identify the slope

• Identify the y-intercept

• Plot the x-intercept

• Ensure the equation is in slope-intercept form

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

What does the 'B' represent in the slope-intercept form of a linear equation?

• The y-intercept

• The x-intercept

• The slope

• The origin

When graphing a line, what should you do if the slope is not a fraction?

• Ignore it

• Convert it to a fraction

• Multiply it by 2

• Divide it by 2

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

What is the slope of the line in the equation y = -3x - 1?

• 1

• -1

• 3

• -3

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

In the equation y = -3x - 1, what is the y-intercept?

• -1

• 3

• -3

• 1

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

If a line has a negative slope, in which direction should it go?

• Vertically

• Downwards

• Upwards

• Horizontally

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

For the equation y = 2/5x + 2, what is the slope?

• 5/2

• 2/5

• 5

• 2

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

In the equation y = 2/5x + 2, what is the y-intercept?

• 2

• 5

• 5/2

• 2/5

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

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

• Divide both sides by the y-intercept

• Subtract the x term from both sides

• Add the x term to both sides

• Multiply both sides by the slope

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

In the equation y = -1/3x - 1, what is the slope?

• -1

• 1/3

• 3

• -1/3

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5