Math 095_Supplemental - Use the
Slope-Intercept Form of an Equation of a
Line
Name: _______________
Date: _______________
Instructions: Solve the following problems. Show all the work where
necessary. 2 points each.
1. Given the equation y = 2x + 3, identify the slope and y-intercept.
a. slope (m): _____
b. b: _____
2. Given the equation y = -3x + 5, identify the slope and y-intercept.
a. slope (m): _____
b. b: _____
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3. Graph the line 𝑦 = 𝑥 − 4 using its slope and y-intercept.
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4. Graph the line y = -2x + 3 using its slope and y-intercept.
5. Determine if the lines y = 4x + 1 and y = 4x - 2 are parallel, perpendicular,
or neither.
6. Determine if the lines y = -1/3 x + 5 and y = 3x - 7 are parallel,
perpendicular, or neither.
7. A water tank initially has 500 gallons of water and drains at 20 gallons per
minute. Write the equation of the line that represents this situation and
interpret the slope.
8. A gym charges a $25 membership fee plus $10 per class attended. Write the
equation of the line that models the total cost based on the number of classes
taken.
9. The price of a share of stock increases by $2 per day, starting at $30. Write
the equation of the line and graph it.
[Link] the equation y = 5x + 8, determine the slope of any line that is parallel
and any line that is perpendicular to this line.