Slope and y-intercept review

Slope and y-intercept review

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Mathematics

8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the definition of slope?

Back

Slope is the measure of the steepness of a line, calculated as the ratio of rise (vertical change) to run (horizontal change).

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the y-intercept represent in a linear equation?

Back

The y-intercept is the point where the line crosses the y-axis, represented as (0, b) in the equation y = mx + b.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

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

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the slope of a horizontal line?

Back

The slope of a horizontal line is 0.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the slope of a vertical line?

Back

The slope of a vertical line is undefined.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

If a line rises from left to right, what type of slope does it have?

Back

Positive slope.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

If a line falls from left to right, what type of slope does it have?

Back

Negative slope.

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