Understanding Linear Equations and Slopes

Understanding Linear Equations and Slopes

Assessment

Interactive Video

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Mathematics

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9th - 10th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Hard

Created by

Thomas White

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The video tutorial explains how to write equations of lines in both slope-intercept and standard forms. It begins with an introduction to line equations, followed by a detailed explanation of the slope-intercept form, including how to find the slope and y-intercept. The tutorial then demonstrates how to write an equation in slope-intercept form and convert it to standard form, ensuring the equation is parallel to a given line and passes through a specific point.

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30 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the standard form of a line equation?

y = mx + b

ax + by = c

x = ay + b

y = ax + c

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the slope-intercept form y = mx + b, what does 'm' represent?

The y-intercept

The slope

The x-intercept

The constant term

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step to find the slope of a line given in standard form?

Convert it to slope-intercept form

Multiply by a constant

Find the y-intercept

Add the x and y terms

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If a line is parallel to another, what can be said about their slopes?

They are zero

They are undefined

They are negative reciprocals

They are equal

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of isolating 'y' in the equation 2x - y = -5?

To find the y-intercept

To find the constant term

To find the x-intercept

To find the slope

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

2

-2

5

-5

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the slope of a line parallel to y = 2x + 5?

-5

-2

2

5

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