This math topic focuses on identifying linear equations based on their slopes for lines that pass through the origin. Students are provided with the slope of a line and are tasked with selecting the correct linear equation from multiple choices that match the given slope. The skills practiced include investigating linear relationships, understanding the slope-intercept form of linear equations, and linking graphical representations to their algebraic expressions in the context of lines through the origin. This is part of a broader unit emphasizing line equations and graphing practices.

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Slope of a Line Through Origin Given Slope - Select Linear Equation Based on Slope Worksheet

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Slope of a Line Through Origin Given Slope - Select Linear Equation Based on Slope
1
Select the equation that would result in the line shown with a slope of 1
An svg image showing a math problem
a A LaTex expression showing y = 1x - 3
b A LaTex expression showing y = 1x
c A LaTex expression showing y = -2x - 3
d A LaTex expression showing y = 3x
e A LaTex expression showing y = -1
2
Select the equation that would result in the line shown with a slope of 3
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a A LaTex expression showing y = 3x
b A LaTex expression showing y = 7x
c A LaTex expression showing y = 4x + 3
d A LaTex expression showing y = -3
e A LaTex expression showing y = 7x - 3
3
Select the equation that would result in the line shown with a slope of 1
An svg image showing a math problem
a A LaTex expression showing y = -1
b A LaTex expression showing y = 2x + 3
c A LaTex expression showing y = -1x - 3
d A LaTex expression showing y = 1x
e A LaTex expression showing y = 2x
4
Select the equation that would result in the line shown with a slope of 4
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a A LaTex expression showing y = 5x
b A LaTex expression showing y = 7x - 3
c A LaTex expression showing y = 0
d A LaTex expression showing y = 3
e A LaTex expression showing y = 4x
5
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Select the equation that would result in the line shown with a slope of 7
a A LaTex expression showing y = -6.999935500515997
b A LaTex expression showing y = 5x + 3
c A LaTex expression showing y = 7x
d A LaTex expression showing y = 7x - 3
e A LaTex expression showing y = 10x - 3
6
Select the equation that would result in the line shown with a slope of 1
An svg image showing a math problem
a A LaTex expression showing y = 1x
b A LaTex expression showing y = -1
c A LaTex expression showing y = 3x - 3
d A LaTex expression showing y = -4x
7
Select the equation that would result in the line shown with a slope of 1
An svg image showing a math problem
a A LaTex expression showing y = 1x
b A LaTex expression showing y = -4x - 3
c A LaTex expression showing y = -1
d A LaTex expression showing y = -3x
e A LaTex expression showing y = 4x + 3
8
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Select the equation that would result in the line shown with a slope of 2
a A LaTex expression showing y = -2x
b A LaTex expression showing y = -1x
c A LaTex expression showing y = -1.9999999999999998
d A LaTex expression showing y = 3x - 3
e A LaTex expression showing y = 2x