Definition--Slope Concepts--Slope-Intercept Form
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Definition--Slope Concepts--Slope-Intercept Form

Slope-Intercept Form

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Topic

Slope

Definition

The slope-intercept form is an equation of a straight line represented as y = m x + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

Description

The slope-intercept form is a fundamental concept in algebra, providing a straightforward way to graph linear equations. It is widely used in various fields, from economics to physics, to model linear relationships and predict outcomes based on given data. Understanding this form is crucial for students as it lays the foundation for more complex mathematical concepts and real-world applications.

Slope-intercept Form
Converting from Celsius to Fahrenheit involves 
using a linear function in slope-intercept form.

For a complete collection of terms related to Slope click on this link: Slope Collection.

Common Core Standards CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.8.EE.B.6
Grade Range 6 - 10
Curriculum Nodes Algebra
    • Linear Functions and Equations
        • Slope-Intercept Form
Copyright Year 2014
Keywords slope, definitions, glossary term