What does the equation Y = mx + b represent?
Y = mx + b

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It represents the equation of a straight line, where 'm' is the slope and 'b' is the y-intercept.
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What is the slope in the equation Y = mx + b?
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The slope (m) indicates the steepness of the line and the direction it goes. A positive slope means the line rises, while a negative slope means it falls.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the y-intercept in the equation Y = mx + b?
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The y-intercept (b) is the point where the line crosses the y-axis.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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If the slope (m) is -1, what does this indicate about the line?
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The line decreases as it moves from left to right.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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If the y-intercept (b) is 3, what is the point on the graph?
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The point is (0, 3) on the y-axis.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do you find the slope between two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)?
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Use the formula: m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1).
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does a slope of 0 indicate about a line?
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A slope of 0 indicates a horizontal line.
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