Slope and Slope-Intercept Form

Front

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

Back

Slope

Front

What does 'b' represent in y=mx+b?

Back

Y-intercept

Front

Find the slope of the line passing through the points (1, 2) and (3, 8).

Back

3

Front

What type of slope does a line that rises from left to right have?

Back

Positive Slope

Front

What type of slope does a line that falls from left to right have?

Back

Negative Slope

Front

What is the slope of a horizontal line?

Back

Zero Slope

Front

What is the slope of a vertical line?

Back

Undefined

Front

If the slope of a line is 4, what is the rise if the run is 2?

Back

8

Front

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

Back

-2

Front

If a line has a slope of 1/2, what does this mean in terms of rise and run?

Back

For every 2 units of run, the line rises 1 unit.