Graphing Linear Equations

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What is the slope of a line?

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The slope of a line is a measure of its steepness, typically represented as 'm' in the equation of a line. It is calculated as the change in y (rise) over the change in x (run).

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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

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The slope (m) can be found using the formula: m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1).

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What does a positive slope indicate about a line?

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A positive slope indicates that as x increases, y also increases, meaning the line rises from left to right.

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What does a negative slope indicate about a line?

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A negative slope indicates that as x increases, y decreases, meaning the line falls from left to right.

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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 = 3x + 2?

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The slope of the line is 3.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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

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The y-intercept (b) is the point where the line crosses the y-axis, represented by 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 can you identify the y-intercept from a graph?

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The y-intercept is the point where the line intersects the y-axis.

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What is the equation of a line in slope-intercept form?

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The equation of a line in slope-intercept form is y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

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What does a slope of zero mean?

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A slope of zero means the line is horizontal, indicating that there is no change in y as x changes.

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What does an undefined slope mean?

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An undefined slope means the line is vertical, indicating that there is no change in x as y changes.

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