What is the slope in the equation y = mx + b?
Slope & Slope Intercept

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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The slope (m) represents the rate of change of y with respect to x.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the y-intercept represent in a linear equation?
Back
The y-intercept is the value of y when x = 0, indicating where the line crosses the y-axis.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Write the equation for a line with a slope of 3 and a y-intercept of 4.
Back
y = 3x + 4
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If a line has a slope of 0, what does that indicate about the line?
Back
A slope of 0 indicates a horizontal line.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the formula to calculate the slope between two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)?
Back
Slope (m) = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the slope of the line that passes through the points (1, 2) and (3, 6)?
Back
Slope = (6 - 2) / (3 - 1) = 4 / 2 = 2.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
In the equation y = 2x + 1, what is the slope?
Back
The slope is 2.
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