Identifying Slope and intercept in an equation.

Front

What is the slope in the equation y=2x+4?

Back

2

Front

Which equation represents a slope of 1/3 and a y-intercept of -5?

Back

y=1/3x-5

Front

What is the slope-intercept form of a linear equation?

Back

y=mx+b

Front

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

Back

The y-intercept.

Front

Is y=mx+b the standard form of a linear equation?

Back

False

Front

What does 'm' represent in the slope-intercept form?

Back

The slope of the line.

Front

If the slope is 0, what does the line look like?

Back

A horizontal line.

Front

What is the y-intercept of the equation y=3x+2?

Back

2

Front

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

Back

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

Front

What is the slope of the line represented by the equation y=-4x+1?

Back

-4