Identifying the m and b from an Equation

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

Identify the slope and y-intercept in the equation y = 5x + 2.

Back

m = 5, b = 2

Front

In the equation y = -3x + 4, what is the slope?

Back

The slope is -3.

Front

How would you write the equation with a slope of 1 and a y-intercept of 5?

Back

y = 1x + 5 or y = x + 5.

Front

Identify the slope and y-intercept in the equation y = 0.5x - 1.

Back

m = 0.5, b = -1

Front

In the equation y = 7x, what is the y-intercept?

Back

The y-intercept is 0.

Front

What is the slope in the equation y = -2/3x + 1?

Back

The slope is -2/3.

Front

How would you write the equation with a slope of -1/4 and a y-intercept of 3?

Back

y = -1/4x + 3.

Front

Identify the slope and y-intercept in the equation y = 8 - 2x.

Back

m = -2, b = 8