Slope review

Front

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

Back

y-intercept

Front

What is the slope in the equation: y=4x+3?

Back

4

Front

Write the equation for the line with a slope of 4 and a y-intercept of 3.

Back

y=4x+3

Front

How would you write the equation with a slope of 2/3 and a y-intercept of -3?

Back

y=2/3x-3

Front

What is the y-intercept in the following equation: y=-4x-5?

Back

-5

Front

Define slope in the context of a linear equation.

Back

Slope is the measure of the steepness of a line, calculated as the rise over run.

Front

What is the formula to calculate the slope between two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)?

Back

Slope (m) = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)

Front

If a line has a slope of 0, what does this indicate about the line?

Back

The line is horizontal.

Front

If a line has an undefined slope, what does this indicate about the line?

Back

The line is vertical.

Front

What is the slope of the line represented by the equation y= -2x + 5?

Back

-2