Interpreting Slope and Intercepts

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the slope represent in a linear equation?
Back
The slope represents the rate of change of the dependent variable with respect to the independent variable.
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CCSS.8.EE.B.5
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the y-intercept in a linear equation?
Back
The y-intercept is the value of the dependent variable when the independent variable is zero.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
In the equation y = mx + b, what does 'm' represent?
Back
'm' represents the slope of the line.
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CCSS.8.F.A.3
CCSS.8.EE.B.6
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
In the equation y = mx + b, what does 'b' represent?
Back
'b' represents the y-intercept of the line.
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CCSS.8.F.A.3
CCSS.8.EE.B.6
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you interpret a positive slope?
Back
A positive slope indicates that as the independent variable increases, the dependent variable also increases.
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CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you interpret a negative slope?
Back
A negative slope indicates that as the independent variable increases, the dependent variable decreases.
Tags
CCSS.8.EE.B.5
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does a slope of zero indicate?
Back
A slope of zero indicates that the dependent variable does not change as the independent variable changes.
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CCSS.8.EE.B.5
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