Graphing using slope and y-intercept

Front

In the equation, y = mx + b, the letter b is the ___________.

Back

y-intercept

Front

What is the slope (m) of the equation? y = -2x - 1

Back

-2

Front

In the equation, y = mx + b, the letter m is the ___________.

Back

slope

Front

Find the slope of the line. Hint: rise/run

Back

1/2

Front

Determine the slope and y-intercept from the following equation: y = 3/2x + 3

Back

slope: 3/2, y-intercept: (0,3)

Front

What does the slope of a line represent?

Back

The rate of change of y with respect to x.

Front

How do you find the y-intercept from an equation in slope-intercept form?

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

Front

If a line has a slope of -3, what does this indicate about the line's direction?

Back

The line decreases as it moves from left to right.