Graphing Linear Equations Quiz

What is the slope-intercept form of a linear equation?

• y = mx + b

• y = ax^2 + bx + c

• ax + by = c

• x = my + b

How do you find the x-intercept of the equation 4x + y = 8?

• Set y to 0 and solve for x

• Set x to 0 and solve for y

• Set both x and y to 0

• Set x to 1 and solve for y

What ordered pair represents the y-intercept of the equation 4x + y = 8?

• (0, 8)

• (8, 0)

• (4, 0)

• (0, 4)

When using a table to graph, what is the first step?

• Plot random points

• Draw the line first

• Choose y-values and solve for x

• Choose x-values and solve for y

What is the ordered pair for x = 1 in the equation y = -4x + 8?

• (4, 1)

• (0, 8)

• (1, -4)

• (1, 4)

How do you choose x-values when dealing with fractions in equations?

• Pick negative values only

• Pick values that are multiples of 10

• Pick any random values

• Pick values divisible by the denominator

What is the next point after (0, -2) using the slope 5/2?

• (3, 2)

• (2, -3)

• (3, -2)

• (2, 3)

What is the fastest way to graph an equation in standard form?

• Use a calculator

• Convert to quadratic form

• Graph by intercepts

• Guess and check

What is the ordered pair for the x-intercept of -2x + y = 8?

• (-4, 0)

• (0, 8)

• (4, 0)

• (0, -8)

How do you convert an equation from standard form to slope-intercept form?

• Add 10 to both sides

• Multiply both sides by 2

• Solve for y in terms of x

• Solve for x in terms of y