Reflect and Apply

Answer the following questions in your notes.

1. What is the effect on the graph of changing the slope, m, from positive to negative? Interactive popup. Assistance may be required.

   Check Your Answer

   The direction of the line changes from increasing to decreasing. 
   
   
2. What is the effect on the graph of changing the slope, m, from negative to positive? Interactive popup. Assistance may be required.

   Check Your Answer

   The direction of the line changes from decreasing to increasing. 
   
   
3. What is the effect on the graph of changing the slope, m, from a positive number to a larger positive number? Interactive popup. Assistance may be required.

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   The line will be steeper. 
   
   
4. What is the effect on the graph of changing the slope, m, from a positive number to a smaller positive number? Interactive popup. Assistance may be required.

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   The line will be less steep. 
   
   
5. What is the effect of changing the y-intercept, b, on the graph? Interactive popup. Assistance may be required.

   Check Your Answer

   The graph shifts up and down.