Slope and Slope-intercept form

Front

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

Back

The slope of the line.

Front

What do parallel lines have in common regarding their slopes?

Back

Parallel lines have the same slope.

Front

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

Back

The y-intercept of the line.

Front

What is the slope of a vertical line?

Back

Undefined.

Front

In the equation y = 1/2x - 5, what are the slope and y-intercept?

Back

The slope is 1/2 and the y-intercept is -5.

Front

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

Back

The slope-intercept form is y = mx + b.

Front

How can you determine if two lines are perpendicular using their slopes?

Back

Two lines are perpendicular if the product of their slopes is -1.

Front

What is the significance of the y-intercept in a linear equation?

Back

The y-intercept is the point where the line crosses the y-axis.

Front

How do you find the slope between two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)?

Back

The slope is calculated as (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1).

Front

What does a slope of 0 indicate about a line?

Back

A slope of 0 indicates a horizontal line.