Identify Slope and y-intercept (from equation)

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, indicating where the line crosses the y-axis.

Front

What is the slope of the line: y = -3/4x + 2?

Back

-3/4

Front

Is the slope of the line y = -4x - 8 equal to 4?

Back

False, the slope is -4.

Front

What is the slope of the line: y = 10?

Back

0

Front

What is the y-intercept of the line: y = 2/3x - 4?

Back

-4

Front

What is the slope of the line: y = -4x - 9?

Back

-4

Front

How do you identify the slope from the equation y = 5x + 1?

Back

The slope is 5.

Front

What is the slope of a horizontal line?

Back

The slope of a horizontal line is 0.

Front

What is the slope of a vertical line?

Back

The slope of a vertical line is undefined.