Identify m and b

Front

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

Back

The slope (m) represents the rate of change of y with respect to x.

Front

What does the y-intercept represent in the equation y = mx + b?

Back

The y-intercept (b) is the value of y when x = 0.

Front

In the equation y = -1/2x + 4, what is the y-intercept?

Back

4

Front

In the equation y = -4x + 2, what is the slope?

Back

-4

Front

In the equation y = -5/2x + 1/2, what is the slope?

Back

-5/2

Front

In the equation y = 0.6 - 5x, what is the slope?

Back

-5

Front

How do you identify the slope from the equation y = mx + b?

Back

The slope is the coefficient of x, represented by m.

Front

How do you identify the y-intercept from the equation y = mx + b?

Back

The y-intercept is the constant term, represented by b.

Front

What is the slope of the line represented by the equation y = 3x + 2?

Back

3

Front

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

Back

5