What does the 'm' represent in the slope-intercept form of a linear equation (y = mx + b)?
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The 'm' represents the slope of the line.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the slope-intercept form of a linear equation?
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The slope-intercept form is y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do you convert the equation -10x + 2y = 14 into slope-intercept form?
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To convert it, solve for y: 2y = 10x + 14, then y = 5x + 7.
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What is the y-intercept in the equation y = 5x + 7?
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The y-intercept is 7, which is the value of y when x = 0.
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How can you identify the slope from the equation y = -2x + 2?
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The slope is -2, which indicates the line falls as it moves from left to right.
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What is the first step to convert the equation 2x + y = 2 into slope-intercept form?
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The first step is to isolate y by subtracting 2x from both sides: y = -2x + 2.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does the term 'slope' indicate in a linear equation?
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The slope indicates the steepness and direction of the line; a positive slope rises, while a negative slope falls.
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