Wk 19: Writing Linear Equations from Graphs

Front

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

Back

Slope

Front

Write the equation for the line in slope-intercept form given the slope is 4 and the y-intercept is 3.

Back

y = 4x + 3

Front

Which is the graph of y= -x + 2?

Back

Graph A

Front

Which equation matches the graph with a slope of 1/4 and a y-intercept of 2?

Back

y = 1/4 x + 2

Front

Find the slope of the line that passes through the points (1, 2) and (3, 4).

Back

1

Front

What is the y-intercept in the equation y = 2x + 5?

Back

5

Front

How do you convert the equation from standard form Ax + By = C to slope-intercept form?

Back

Solve for y to get y = mx + b.

Front

What does the term 'linear equation' mean?

Back

An equation that makes a straight line when graphed.

Front

If the slope of a line is negative, what does that indicate about the line's direction?

Back

The line decreases from left to right.

Front

What is the slope of the line represented by the equation y = -3x + 1?

Back

-3