Graphing Linear Equations: Target 2.2 Challenge

What does a linear equation typically include?

• A quadratic formula

• An equal sign

• A single variable

• A circle equation

What letter is commonly used to represent the slope in a linear equation?

• b

• l

• s

• m

What is the first step in graphing a linear equation?

• Draw the line

• Identify the slope

• Plot the Y-intercept

• Calculate the midpoint

How do you find the next point on a graph after plotting the Y-intercept?

• Draw a random point

• Use the slope

• Plot the X-intercept

• Estimate the location

If a linear equation does not explicitly show a number next to the variable x, what is the coefficient of x assumed to be?

• 0

• 1

• 10

• Undefined

What type of line is represented by a slope of 0?

• Horizontal

• Curved

• Vertical

• Diagonal

When given a point and a slope, what is the first thing you should plot on the graph?

• The Y-intercept

• The X-intercept

• The highest point

• The given point

In a graph, if you move 'up 2 and right 3', what is the slope of the line?

• 2/3

• 3/2

• -2/3

• -3/2

What does a negative slope indicate about the direction of the line on a graph?

• Moves downward as it goes right

• Moves left to right

• Moves right to left

• Moves upward as it goes right

What should you do after plotting all points on a graph according to the slope?

• Start over

• Erase unnecessary points

• Draw a line through them

• Label the points