Slope & Slope Intercept Flashcard

Front

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

Back

slope

Front

Find the slope of the line with points (2, 3) and (4, 7).

Back

2

Front

Given the table, write the equation in the slope-intercept form: (0, 6), (3, 12).

Back

y = 2x + 6

Front

Find the slope of the line passing through the points (1, 2) and (3, 6).

Back

2

Front

Slope is best described as_________________

Back

steepness of a line

Front

What is the slope of a horizontal line?

Back

0

Front

What is the slope of a vertical line?

Back

Undefined

Front

If a line has a slope of -3, what does this indicate about the line?

Back

The line descends from left to right.

Front

Write the slope-intercept form of the equation for a line with slope 4 and y-intercept 5.

Back

y = 4x + 5

Front

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

Back

y-intercept