To help you with identifying the slope and y-intercept of a graphed line or the one given by an equation, I'll explain how to do so.
Graph of a Line:
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Slope (m):
- The slope of the line can be found by selecting two points on the line, (x₁, y₁) and (x₂, y₂).
- Use the formula:
\[ m = \frac{(y₂ - y₁)}{(x₂ - x₁)} \]
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Y-Intercept (b):
- The y-intercept is the point where the line crosses the y-axis. This is the value of y when x = 0. You can identify this point directly from the graph.
Equation of a Line:
For a line given in slope-intercept form, which is usually written as: \[ y = mx + b \]
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Slope (m):
- The coefficient of x in the equation represents the slope.
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Y-Intercept (b):
- The constant term (the value that does not multiply x) represents the y-intercept.
If you provide specific data or an equation, I can help determine the slope and y-intercept for you!