Writing Linear Equations

Front

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

Back

y-intercept

Front

In slope-intercept form, write the equation of the line passing through the points (-3,4) and (-4,2).

Back

y = 2x + 10

Front

Find the slope between the points (5,7) and (-3,4).

Back

3/8

Front

Write the linear equation of a line that passes through (2,5) and (2, 9).

Back

x = 2

Front

What letter represents the slope of a line in the equation y = mx + b?

Back

m

Front

What is the slope of a line that rises 3 units for every 4 units it runs?

Back

3/4

Front

What is the standard form of a linear equation?

Back

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

Front

How do you find the y-intercept of a linear equation?

Back

Set x = 0 and solve for y.

Front

What is the slope of a horizontal line?

Back

0

Front

What is the slope of a vertical line?

Back

Undefined