Linear Graphs Review

Front

Does this graph represent a positive or negative slope?

Back

Negative

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Front

Which variable in the equation represents the slope?

Back

m

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Front

The location where the line crosses the y-axis is called the...

Back

y-intercept

Front

The axis that runs vertically on a coordinate plane is called the...

Back

y-axis

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CCSS.5.G.A.1

Front

The axis that runs horizontally on a coordinate plane is called the...

Back

x-axis

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CCSS.5.G.A.1

Front

What is the formula for the slope of a line?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Front

What does a positive slope indicate about a line?

Back

The line rises from left to right.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Front

What does a negative slope indicate about a line?

Back

The line falls from left to right.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Front

What is the y-intercept in the equation of a line?

Back

The value of y when x = 0.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

Front

What is the x-intercept in the equation of a line?

Back

The value of x when y = 0.