Linear Equations

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• A

• B

• C

• D

What is the y-intercept of this linear graph written as a coordinate pair?

In y = mx + b, the m is the​ (a)   and the b is the ​ (b)  

• slope
• y-intercept
• x-intercept
• origin
• variable
• dependent variable
• independent variable

What is the slope of this situation? (Click on the image to enlarge it)​

Mathematical Equivalence

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Draw a line that has a POSITIVE slope but has a NEGATIVE y-intercept.

Draw a PROPORTIONAL line with a negative slope.

Select the point that represents the y-intercept of the graph.

Based on the table, what is the entrance fee to the Carnival? (hint: what is the y-intercept)

• $0.25

• $1.25

• $2.00

• $2.25

What is the slope of the line that models this situation?

• 60/1

• 30/1

• 1/1

• 0

Based on the information, how many fences did Jeremy have to install at the BEGINNING of the work day?