12/17 Linear Relationships

Front

What does 'b' represent in the equation Y = mx + b?

Back

Y Intercept

Front

What is an equation in the form of Y = mx + b called?

Back

Linear equation

Front

Does Y in the equation Y = mx + b stand for the y intercept?

Back

False

Front

What happens to the graph of a linear equation with a positive slope?

Back

The graph goes up from left to right.

Front

What happens to the graph of a linear equation with a negative slope?

Back

The graph goes down from left to right.

Front

What does 'm' represent in the equation Y = mx + b?

Back

Slope

Front

If the slope (m) is zero, what does the graph look like?

Back

The graph is a horizontal line.

Front

What is the slope of a line that goes down from left to right?

Back

Negative slope

Front

What is the slope of a line that goes up from left to right?

Back

Positive slope

Front

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

Back

The dependent variable (output value).