12/3 8th grade

Front

What is the definition of slope in basic terms?

Back

Slope is defined as rise over run.

Front

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

Back

'b' represents the Y-intercept.

Front

What type of slope is represented by a line that goes down from left to right?

Back

A negative slope.

Front

What type of slope is represented by a horizontal line?

Back

A zero slope.

Front

Solve for w: 7w + 5 = 3w - 15

Back

w = -5.

Front

What is the formula for calculating slope?

Back

Slope (m) = (change in y) / (change in x).

Front

What does a positive slope indicate about a line?

Back

A positive slope indicates that the line rises from left to right.

Front

What does an undefined slope indicate?

Back

An undefined slope indicates a vertical line.

Front

What is the Y-intercept in a linear equation?

Back

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

Front

If a line has a slope of 0, what does that mean?

Back

It means the line is horizontal.