Slope and Equation of a Line
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Mathematics
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8th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the definition of slope in a linear equation?
Back
The slope is a measure of the steepness of a line, calculated as the change in y divided by the change in x (rise/run).
2.
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.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you find the slope from two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)?
Back
Slope (m) = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1).
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the slope of a horizontal line?
Back
The slope of a horizontal line is 0.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the slope of a vertical line?
Back
The slope of a vertical line is undefined.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you identify the slope from the equation of a line in slope-intercept form?
Back
In the equation y = mx + b, m represents the slope.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the slope of the line represented by the equation y = 3x + 2?
Back
The slope is 3.
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