Identify m and b

Front

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

Back

The y-intercept of the line.

Front

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

Back

The slope of the line.

Front

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

Back

3, because it's with x.

Front

What is the y-intercept in the equation y = 1/2x - 5?

Back

-5, because it's by itself.

Front

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

Back

2, because it's by itself.

Front

What is the y-intercept in the equation y = -2x + 1?

Back

1.

Front

How can you identify the slope in a linear equation?

Back

It is the coefficient of x.

Front

What does a positive slope indicate about a line?

Back

The line rises from left to right.

Front

What does a negative slope indicate about a line?

Back

The line falls from left to right.

Front

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

Back

The independent variable.