Exploring Slope and y-Intercept

Exploring Slope and y-Intercept

Adjust the slope and y-intercept to see how the line changes. Discover how rise and run affect direction and steepness.


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Open-ended question 1

How does the graph of the line change when the y-intercept changes from positive to negative? From negative to positive?

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Open-ended question 2

How do the signs of the rise and run affect the graph of the line?

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Open-ended question 3

How is the slope affected when the rise and run are closer to or further from 0?

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Open-ended question 4

What happens when the rise is 0 and/or the run is 0?

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