Transforming Linear Equations to Slope-Intercept Form

Front

What is the slope in the equation ( y = 2x + 5 )?

Back

2

Front

The term ____________ in the slope-intercept equation represents where the line crosses the y-axis.

Back

y-intercept

Front

The slope-intercept form of a linear equation is _____________.

Back

( y = mx + b )

Front

If the equation is ( 3x + 4y = 12 ), to isolate ( y ), you should first subtract ____________ from both sides.

Back

( 3x )

Front

In the equation ( y = mx + b ), the variable ( m ) represents the ____________ of the line.

Back

slope

Front

What does the variable ( b ) represent in the slope-intercept form ( y = mx + b )?

Back

y-intercept

Front

How do you convert the equation ( 2x + 3y = 6 ) to slope-intercept form?

Back

y = -2/3x + 2

Front

What is the slope of the line represented by the equation ( y = -4x + 1 )?

Back

-4

Front

In the equation ( y = mx + b ), what does ( m ) indicate about the line?

Back

The steepness or incline of the line.

Front

What is the y-intercept of the equation ( y = 5x - 3 )?

Back

-3