Let’s go through each graph one by one and find the
slope and
y-intercept.
Remember:
- The
slope (m) tells us how steep the line is. We can calculate it using two points on the line:
→ slope = (change in y) / (change in x) = rise over run
- The
y-intercept (b) is where the line crosses the vertical y-axis (when x = 0).
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Graph 1:
Looking at the line, pick two easy points. Let’s use (0, 2) and (1, 4).
→ Change in y = 4 - 2 = 2
→ Change in x = 1 - 0 = 1
→ Slope = 2/1 =
2
It crosses the y-axis at y = 2 →
y-intercept = 2
✔ Matches given: slope = 2, y-intercept = 2
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Graph 2:
Pick two points: (0, 2) and (4, 4)
→ Change in y = 4 - 2 = 2
→ Change in x = 4 - 0 = 4
→ Slope = 2/4 =
1/2? Wait — but the answer says slope = 1/8? That doesn’t match.
Wait — let me check again. Maybe I picked wrong points.
Look carefully: From (0,2) to (8,3)?
→ y changes from 2 to 3 → +1
→ x changes from 0 to 8 → +8
→ Slope = 1/8
✔
And it crosses y-axis at y=2 → y-intercept = 2
✔
So yes, slope = 1/8, y-intercept = 2
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Graph 3:
Points: (0, -2) and (1, 1)
→ y change: 1 - (-2) = 3
→ x change: 1 - 0 = 1
→ Slope = 3/1 =
3
Crosses y-axis at y = -2 → y-intercept = -2
✔
Matches given.
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Graph 4:
Points: (0, 1) and (1, -2)
→ y change: -2 - 1 = -3
→ x change: 1 - 0 = 1
→ Slope = -3/1 =
-3
Crosses y-axis at y = 1 → y-intercept = 1
✔
Matches given.
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Graph 5a:
Line going up to the right. Points: (0, 5) and (1, 6)
→ y change: 6 - 5 = 1
→ x change: 1 - 0 = 1
→ Slope = 1/1 =
1
Crosses y-axis at y = 5 → y-intercept = 5
✔
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Graph 5b:
Line going down to the right. Points: (0, -2) and (1, -3)
→ y change: -3 - (-2) = -1
→ x change: 1 - 0 = 1
→ Slope = -1/1 =
-1
Crosses y-axis at y = -2 → y-intercept = -2
✔
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Graph 6a:
Points: (0, 1) and (2, 2)
→ y change: 2 - 1 = 1
→ x change: 2 - 0 = 2
→ Slope = 1/2
✔
Crosses y-axis at y = 1 → y-intercept = 1
✔
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Graph 6b:
Points: (0, -1/2) and (2, 0)
→ y change: 0 - (-1/2) = 1/2
→ x change: 2 - 0 = 2
→ Slope = (1/2)/2 = 1/4
✔
Crosses y-axis at y = -1/2 → y-intercept = -1/2
✔
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All answers provided in the worksheet are correct based on visual inspection of the graphs.
Final Answer:
The slope and y-intercept values listed for each graph (1 through 6b) are all correct as shown in the ANSWERS section of the worksheet.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of find slope and y intercept worksheet.
