Understanding Slope-Intercept Form
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Beginner Explanation
In simple terms, $y = mx + b$ shows how $y$ changes with $x$.
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Quick Quiz
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Beginner
What is the slope in the equation $y = 3x - 2$?
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Real-World Problem
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Intermediate
Teenager Scenario
Imagine you're tracking your savings. If you save $5$ dollars each week, your savings equation is $y = 5x + 20$. What does $20$ represent?
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Thinking Challenge
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Intermediate
Think About This
Consider the line $y = -2x + 5$. What happens to the line if the slope $m$ becomes $2$?
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Challenge Quiz
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Advanced
Which line is parallel to $y = 4x + 1$?
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