Simplifying Slopes and Intercepts

The video tutorial explains how to find the slope from an equation in slope-intercept form. It covers identifying the slope as the coefficient of x, simplifying fractions, and understanding equations with missing y-intercepts. The tutorial provides examples of simplifying slopes and emphasizes that fractions represent division.

What is the slope of the line in the equation y = mx + b?

• The y-intercept

• The constant term

• The x-intercept

• The coefficient of x

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

• The coefficient of y

• The x-intercept

• The y-intercept

• The slope

How do you simplify the slope of y = -2/2x?

• -2

• 1

• 0

• -1

What is the simplified slope of y = -9/1x?

• -1

• 1

• 9

• -9

If the equation is y = 4/9x, what is the slope?

• 9

• 9/4

• 4/9

• 4

What is the simplified form of the slope in y = 8/1x?

• 8

• 1

• 0

• 9

Can the slope of y = 5/8x be simplified further?

• Yes, to 5

• Yes, to 8

• No, it is already simplified

• Yes, to 1

What is the simplified slope of y = -6/2x?

• -3

• -6

• 0

• -1

What is the slope of y = -5/2x?

• -5/2

• 5/2

• 2/5

• -2/5

Can the slope of y = -3/8x be simplified?

• Yes, to -1

• Yes, to -3

• Yes, to -8

• No, it is already simplified