Writing an equation of a line
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Mathematics
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9th - 12th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the slope-intercept form of a line?
Back
The slope-intercept form of a line is given by the equation y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.
Tags
CCSS.8.EE.B.6
CCSS.8.F.A.3
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you find the slope of a line given two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)?
Back
The slope (m) is calculated using the formula m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1).
Tags
CCSS.8.EE.B.5
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the y-intercept represent in a linear equation?
Back
The y-intercept is the point where the line crosses the y-axis, represented as (0, b) in the equation y = mx + b.
Tags
CCSS.8.EE.B.6
CCSS.8.F.A.3
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you convert the point-slope form to slope-intercept form?
Back
To convert from point-slope form (y - y1 = m(x - x1)) to slope-intercept form (y = mx + b), solve for y.
Tags
CCSS.8.EE.B.6
CCSS.8.F.A.3
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the equation of a line with a slope of -2 that passes through the point (17, -28)?
Back
The equation is y = -2x + 6.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you find the y-intercept from the equation y = mx + b?
Back
The y-intercept is the value of b in the equation y = mx + b.
Tags
CCSS.8.EE.B.6
CCSS.8.F.A.3
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the slope of a line that is vertical?
Back
The slope of a vertical line is undefined.
Tags
CCSS.8.EE.B.5
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