Linear Functions

Front

Slope represents the _____________ of the line.

Back

steepness

Front

A ______________ slope is a line that’s increasing if it rises from left to right.

Back

positive

Front

A _____________ slope is a line that’s decreasing if it falls from left to right.

Back

negative

Front

A horizontal line has a ______________ slope.

Back

zero

Front

A vertical line is a(n) _____________ slope

Back

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Front

The slope of a line is found by calculating the change in ___________________ to the change in x-coordinates.

Back

y-coordinates

Front

The _________________ is the point at which the graph of the function intersects the y-axis.

Back

y-intercept

Front

The variable m in the line equation y=mx+b represents the _________________.

Back

slope

Front

The variable b in the line equation y=mx+b represents the ______________.

Back

y-intercept

Front

The independent variable, input, or the “x” from the line equation (y=mx+b) is the values that make up the ___________.

Back

domain