Identifying Slope and Y-intercept

Front

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

Back

The slope of the line.

Front

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

Back

The y-intercept of the line.

Front

What is the slope of the line represented by the equation y = 3x + 5?

Back

3

Front

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

Back

4

Front

If a line has a slope of 0, what does that indicate about the line?

Back

The line is horizontal.

Front

If a line has an undefined slope, what does that indicate about the line?

Back

The line is vertical.

Front

What is the slope of the line that passes through the points (2, 3) and (4, 7)?

Back

2

Front

What is the y-intercept of the line represented by the equation y = 0.5x - 1?

Back

-1

Front

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

Back

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

Front

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

Back

-1