OTI 8th Grade Slope Intercept Form

Front

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

Back

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

Front

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

Back

The y-intercept (b) is the value of y when x=0.

Front

In the equation y=2x + 3, what is the slope?

Back

2

Front

In the equation y=2x + 3, what is the y-intercept?

Back

3

Front

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

Back

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

Front

If the slope of a line is negative, what does that indicate about the line's direction?

Back

The line decreases as it moves from left to right.

Front

What is the slope of a horizontal line?

Back

0

Front

What is the slope of a vertical line?

Back

Undefined

Front

How do you find the y-intercept from a linear equation in standard form Ax + By = C?

Back

Set x=0 and solve for y.

Front

What is the point of intersection of the line y=2x + 3 and the y-axis?

Back

(0, 3)