Writing Linear Equations Recap

Front

What letter represents the slope of a line in the equation y = mx + b?

Back

m

Front

Write the equation in slope-intercept form given the table: y = 2x + 6

Back

y = 2x + 6

Front

What is the y-intercept in the equation y = 5x - 4?

Back

-4

Front

What is the equation of the line with a slope of -4/5 and y-intercept of 3?

Back

y = -4/5x + 3

Front

Write an equation that represents the miles, y, that Eli goes in x hours if he rides at a steady rate of 12 miles per hour and starts 2 miles from home.

Back

y = 12x + 2

Front

What is the slope in the equation y = 3x + 1?

Back

3

Front

What does the 'b' represent in the slope-intercept form y = mx + b?

Back

The y-intercept.

Front

If a line has a slope of 0, what does that indicate about the line?

Back

The line is horizontal.

Front

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

Back

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

Front

What is the slope of the line represented by the equation y = -2x + 5?

Back

-2