HW: Graphing Lines in Slope-intercept Form

Front

This line has a __________ slope.

Back

Negative

Front

This line has a __________ slope.

Back

Positive

Front

What is another term for the y-intercept?

Back

Starting point

Front

What kind of slope does this line have?

Back

Zero

Front

What does the slope of a line represent?

Back

The rate of change of y with respect to x.

Front

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

Back

The slope of the line.

Front

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

Back

The y-intercept of the line.

Front

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

Back

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

Front

What is the slope of a horizontal line?

Back

Zero.

Front

What is the slope of a vertical line?

Back

Undefined.