Relating the Slope and Intercept of a Line to Its Graph


Exploration

GRADES 6-8

Skill:

Write the equation of and graph linear relationships given the slope and y-intercept.

Relating the Slope and Intercept of a Line to Its Graph

Compare the equations and graphs of lines after vertical shifts in this activity.

Putting It All Together

Answer these open ended questions on your own or with others to form deeper math connections.

Question ouverte 1

The equations of two lines are and . How would the graphs of these lines be the same? How would they be different?

Entrée de texte et de données mathématiques

Question ouverte 2

Write the equation of a line with a -intercept of .

Entrée de texte et de données mathématiques