Linear Equations Quiz

What is the term for the horizontal change in a line on a graph?

• Rise

• Slope

• Run

• Intercept

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Which form of a linear equation is written as y = mx + b?

• Point-slope form

• Standard form

• Slope-intercept form

• Quadratic form

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

How is the slope m of a line calculated?

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

What is the standard form of a linear equation?

• ax + by = c

• y = mx + b

• y - y_1 = m(x - x_1)

• y = x - 1

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

• The y-intercept

• The slope

• The x-intercept

• The midpoint

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

What is the equation of a line with a slope of 2/3 passing through the point (x + 6)?

• y - 1 = 2/3(x + 6)

• y = 2/3x + 6

• y = x - 1

• y = 2x + 3

What is the y-intercept of a graph?

• The point where the graph crosses the y-axis

• The point where the graph crosses the x-axis

• The highest point on the graph

• The lowest point on the graph

Which chapter covers the concept of x-intercept?

• Chapter 1

• Chapter 2

• Chapter 3

• Chapter 4

Which chapter covers the concept of y-intercept?

• Chapter 1

• Chapter 2

• Chapter 3

• Chapter 4

What is the term for the point where a line crosses the x-axis?

• y-intercept

• x-intercept

• slope

• midpoint