Slope/Linear Equation Flashcard Review

Front

What does the graph of y = 8 look like?

Back

A horizontal line at y = 8.

Front

What is the slope of the line represented by the equation y = -5/4x + 2?

Back

-5/4

Front

In the equation y = mx + b, what does 'm' represent?

Back

The slope of the line.

Front

What is the slope of the line represented by the equation y = 7/3x - 1?

Back

7/3

Front

What does 'undefined slope' mean in terms of a graph?

Back

A vertical line where the change in x is zero.

Front

What is the slope of a horizontal line?

Back

Zero slope.

Front

How do you calculate the slope between two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)?

Back

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

Front

What type of line does a positive slope represent?

Back

A line that rises from left to right.

Front

What type of line does a negative slope represent?

Back

A line that falls from left to right.

Front

What is the slope of the line represented by the equation y = 3x + 4?

Back

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