Writing Equations From Tables & Graphs

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What is the slope in the equation y = mx + b?

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The slope (m) represents the rate of change of y with respect to x.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What does 'b' represent in the equation y = mx + b?

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The y-intercept, which is the value of y when x = 0.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

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How do you find the slope from a graph?

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The slope is found by calculating the rise over run between two points on the line.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What is the slope of the line represented by the equation y = 2x + 3?

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The slope is 2.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What is the y-intercept of the equation y = -4x + 5?

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The y-intercept is 5.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

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How can you determine if a table represents a linear function?

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If the differences between consecutive y-values are constant for equal differences in x-values, it represents a linear function.

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CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

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What is the equation of a line with a slope of 1 and a y-intercept of -2?

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The equation is y = x - 2.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

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If a line passes through the points (1, 2) and (3, 6), what is the slope?

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The slope is 2.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What is the general form of a linear equation?

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The general form is Ax + By = C.

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How do you convert the equation y = 3x + 4 to standard form?

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Rearranging gives -3x + y = 4.