Pre-Assessment Graphing Linear Equations

Front

What is the equation to represent the cost of renting a paddle boat with a $15 deposit and $2 per hour?

Back

y = 2x + 15

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What is the Slope-Intercept Form of a linear equation?

Back

y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

Front

What does the slope represent in a linear equation?

Back

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

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What does the y-intercept represent in a linear equation?

Back

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

Front

Write the equation for a situation with a $30 startup fee and $4 monthly fee.

Back

y = 4m + 30

Front

How do you identify the slope from the equation y = -3x - 1?

Back

The slope is -3.

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How do you identify the y-intercept from the equation y = 3x - 3?

Back

The y-intercept is -3.

Front

What is the meaning of the term 'linear equation'?

Back

A linear equation is an equation that makes a straight line when graphed.

Front

What is the general form of a linear equation?

Back

Ax + By = C, where A, B, and C are constants.

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How do you convert the equation y = 2x + 5 to standard form?

Back

2x - y = -5.