Review Linear Equations - 25

Front

What is the point where the line crosses the y-axis called?

Back

y-intercept

Front

What is the slope of the line if it decreases by 1 unit for every increase of 1 unit in x?

Back

-1

Front

What is the slope of a horizontal line?

Back

Zero

Front

What does 'm' represent in the equation of a line (y = mx + b)?

Back

slope

Front

What is the y-intercept of the point (0, 2)?

Back

2

Front

What is the slope of a line that rises 3 units for every 5 units it runs?

Back

3/5

Front

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

Back

-2

Front

If a line has a slope of 2, what does this indicate about the line's steepness?

Back

The line rises 2 units for every 1 unit it runs.

Front

What is the equation of a line with a slope of -1 and a y-intercept of 3?

Back

y = -x + 3

Front

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

Back

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