Initial Value and Rate of change

Front

What is the rate of change in the equation y=8x+6?

Back

8

Front

What is the initial value in the equation y=8x+6?

Back

6

Front

What does the initial value represent in a linear equation?

Back

The initial value is the y-intercept, which is the value of y when x=0.

Front

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

Back

'm' represents the rate of change or slope of the line.

Front

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

Back

'b' represents the initial value or y-intercept of the line.

Front

If a car travels at a constant speed of 60 miles per hour, what is the rate of change?

Back

60 miles per hour.

Front

If a phone costs $125 initially and $50 per month, what is the initial value?

Back

$125.

Front

What is the rate of change in the equation y=2x+3?

Back

2

Front

How do you find the initial value from a word problem?

Back

Identify the starting amount or value before any changes occur.

Front

What is the slope of the line represented by the equation y=3x+4?

Back

3