Slide 1: Title: Introduction to Slope-Intercept Form

Slide 2: Title: What is Slope-Intercept Form? - Slope-intercept form is a way to represent a linear equation in the form y = mx + b. - It is called slope-intercept form because it clearly shows the slope (m) and the y-intercept (b) of the line.

Slide 3: Title: Understanding the Components - The variable y represents the dependent variable or the output. - The variable x represents the independent variable or the input. - The coefficient m represents the slope of the line, which determines how steep or flat the line is. - The constant term b represents the y-intercept, which is the point where the line crosses the y-axis.

Slide 4: Title: Finding the Slope - The slope (m) is the ratio of the vertical change (rise) to the horizontal change (run) between any two points on the line. - It can be calculated using the formula: m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1), where (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) are two points on the line.

Slide 5: Title: Finding the Y-Intercept - The y-intercept (b) is the point where the line crosses the y-axis. - It can be found by identifying the value of y when x = 0. - Alternatively, if you have a point (x, y) on the line, you can substitute the values into the equation y = mx + b and solve for b.

Slide 6: Title: Graphing a Line in Slope-Intercept Form - To graph a line in slope-intercept form, start by plotting the y-intercept (b) on the y-axis. - Then, use the slope (m) to find additional points on the line by moving vertically (rise) and horizontally (run) from the y-intercept. - Connect the points to form a straight line.

Slide 7: Title: Example - Let’s consider the equation y = 2x + 3. - The slope (m) is 2, indicating that for every 1 unit increase in x, y increases by 2 units. - The y-intercept (b) is 3, meaning the line crosses the y-axis at the point (0, 3). - By plotting the y-intercept and using the slope, we can graph the line.

Slide 8: Title: Summary - Slope-intercept form is a way to represent linear equations in the form y = mx + b. - The slope (m) represents the steepness of the line, and the y-intercept (b) represents the point where the line crosses the y-axis. - By understanding these components, we can graph lines and solve problems involving linear equations.

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