Linear Relationships

Front

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

Back

m represents the slope of the line.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

Front

What type of slope is represented by a horizontal line?

Back

A horizontal line has a zero slope.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Front

What are the coordinates of point a if it is located at (-2, -4)?

Back

The coordinates of point a are (-2, -4).

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CCSS.6.NS.C.6B

Front

What is the equation of a line with a slope of -4 and a y-intercept of 2?

Back

The equation is y = -4x + 2.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

Front

What type of slope is represented by a vertical line?

Back

A vertical line has an undefined slope.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Front

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

Back

b represents the y-intercept of the line.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

Front

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

Back

The slope (m) is calculated as m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1).

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Front

What is the slope of the line represented by the equation y = 3x + 1?

Back

The slope of the line is 3.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Front

If a line has a positive slope, what does that indicate about its direction?

Back

A positive slope indicates that the line rises from left to right.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Front

If a line has a negative slope, what does that indicate about its direction?

Back

A negative slope indicates that the line falls from left to right.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5