Graphing Slope Equation Flashcard

Front

What is the slope of the equation y = -4x + 8?

Back

-4

Front

What is the y-intercept of the equation y = -4x + 8?

Back

8

Front

Find the slope of the equation y = -4/3x + 2.

Back

-4/3

Front

What type of slope does the equation y = 2x represent?

Back

Positive

Front

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

Back

y = 1/4 x + 2

Front

What is the definition of slope in a linear equation?

Back

Slope is the measure of the steepness of a line, calculated as the rise over run.

Front

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

Back

Set x = 0 in the equation and solve for y.

Front

What does a negative slope indicate about a line?

Back

A negative slope indicates that the line is decreasing from left to right.

Front

What is the formula for slope between two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)?

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Slope (m) = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1).

Front

What is the slope of a horizontal line?

Back

The slope of a horizontal line is 0.