Slope-Intercept Form Flashcard

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What is the slope-intercept form of a linear equation?

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The slope-intercept form is given by the equation y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

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What does the slope (m) represent in the equation y = mx + b?

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The slope (m) represents the rate of change of y with respect to x, indicating how steep the line is.

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What does the y-intercept (b) represent in the equation y = mx + b?

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The y-intercept (b) is the point where the line crosses the y-axis, indicating the value of y when x = 0.

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

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The slope (m) can be calculated using the formula m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1).

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What is the slope of the line represented by the equation y = 2x + 3?

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The slope of the line is 2.

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What is the y-intercept of the line represented by the equation y = -1/2x + 4?

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The y-intercept of the line is 4.

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How do you graph a line using the slope-intercept form?

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Start by plotting the y-intercept (b) on the y-axis, then use the slope (m) to find another point by rising and running.

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What does a positive slope indicate about a line?

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A positive slope indicates that the line rises from left to right.

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What does a negative slope indicate about a line?

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

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What is the slope of a horizontal line?

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The slope of a horizontal line is 0.