Graphing Slope-Intercept Form

Front

What does the variable 'm' represent in the slope-intercept form of a linear equation (y = mx + b)?

Back

The variable 'm' represents the slope of the line.

Front

What type of slope does a line with a downward trend have?

Back

Negative slope.

Front

In the slope-intercept form, what is the first step after graphing the y-intercept?

Back

Find slope and start with your rise (up or down) then to run (left or right).

Front

What is the slope of a horizontal line?

Back

0.

Front

What is the slope of a vertical line?

Back

Undefined.

Front

What does the variable 'b' represent in the slope-intercept form of a linear equation (y = mx + b)?

Back

The variable 'b' represents the y-intercept of the line.

Front

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

Back

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

Front

What does a positive slope indicate about a line?

Back

A positive slope indicates that the line rises as it moves from left to right.

Front

What is the general form of a linear equation?

Back

y = mx + b.

Front

If a line has a slope of -3, what does this indicate about its direction?

Back

The line falls as it moves from left to right.