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Learn: Slope-intercept form y = mx + b

Key idea · TEKS A.2B, A.3C

m is the rate of change; b is the starting value (where x = 0).

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  1. m = −2
  2. b = 5
  3. y = −2x + 5

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Worked examples: slope-intercept intro

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Graph from slope-intercept equation

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Slope-intercept intro

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Graph from slope-intercept form

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Slope-intercept form: graphs and equations

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Write a linear function: word problems

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Interpret the slope and y-intercept

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