Slope, Y-Intercept

In y = mx + b, which variable represents the y-intercept?

• y

• m

• x

• b

What is the y-intercept of the equation

y = 5x - 8

• 5

• -5

• 8

• -8

Find the slope of the graph

Find the slope of the line that passes through the points (6, 7) and (4, 2)

• 2/5

• 5/2

• -5/2

Consider the following word problem. A job opening at Chik Fil A offers to pay $15 per hour plus a $50 hiring bonus. ​ (a)   is the number that repeats (slope) ​ (b)   is the one time fee (y-intercept)

• 15

• 50

Consider the following word problem. A job opening at Chik Fil A offers to pay $15 per hour plus a $50 hiring bonus. ​ (a)   is the number that repeats (slope) ​ (b)   is the one time fee (y-intercept)

• 15

• 50

What is the meaning of the y-intercept?

• Colby's initial deposit was $100. 

• Colby's initial deposit was $150

• Colby is adding $5 per week

• Colby is adding $10 per week

Find the slope of the line that passes through the points (2, 7) and (4, 10)

• 3/2

• -3/2

• 2/3

Which of the following equation has a slope of 2 and y-intercept of -1

• y= -2x + 1

• y = 2x + 1

• y = 2x - 1

Is the slope positive or negative?

• Positive

• Negative