Dear Fellow Teacher,

This resource was developed to partially meet the requirements of the 8th Grade Expressions & Equations and Function Standards
below (portion of standards covered are written in BOLD).

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.8.EE.B.6
Use similar triangles to explain why the slope m is the same between any two distinct points on a non-vertical line in
the coordinate plane; derive the equation y = mx for a line through the origin and the
equation y = mx + b for a line intercepting the vertical axis at b.
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.8.F.B.5
Describe qualitatively the functional relationship between two quantities by analyzing a graph (e.g., where the
function is increasing or decreasing, linear or nonlinear). Sketch a graph that exhibits the qualitative features of
a function that has been described verbally.

It contains the following resources:

1 Characteristics of Lines & Equations NOTES & PRACTICE

2 Multiple Choice TEST PRACTICE

3 Answer Keys to All Parts

This resource is meant as a quick mini-lesson to ensure the parts of the above standards are covered completely.

I hope you and your students enjoy this resource! Thank you for your purchase!

Anna Fowler
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 Characteristics of Lines & Equations
Quick Review: Match each graph with the equation it represents.
Equation Bank 1 𝑦 = ____________ 2 𝑦 = ____________ 3 𝑦 = ____________

𝒚 = −𝟑𝒙 − 𝟐

𝒚=𝒙

𝟏
𝒚=− 𝒙+𝟐
𝟑 4 𝑦 = ____________ 5 𝑦 = ____________ 6 𝑦 = ____________

𝟏
𝒚=− 𝒙
𝟐

𝒚=𝒙+𝟐

𝒚 = 𝟑𝒙
LOOK at the equations for 1-3. What do they have in common? _____________________________________________

LOOK at the equations for 4-6. What do they have in common?_____________________________________________

Conclusion #1 Conclusion #2
Lines that travel through the ______________ will have the Lines that travel through the ____-axis at a point OTHER
format: than the origin will have the format:

__________________________ __________________________

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 Name: __________________________________

Characteristics of Lines Test Practice

Choose the best answer for each problem below.
_______ 1 Which graph most closely represents the _______ 2 Which graph most closely represents the
𝟏
equtaion 𝒚 = − 𝟑 𝒙 + 𝟒? equtaion 𝒚 = 𝟐. 𝟓𝒙 ?

_______ 3 Which choice has the most accurate labels for _______ 4 Which equation most likely represents the
the lines graphed below? graph below?

A Line 1: 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑏 A𝑦= 𝑥
3
4
Line 2: 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 − 𝑏
B Line 1: 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 3
B𝑦=− 𝑥
Line 2: 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑏 4
C Line 1: 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑏 3
Line 2: 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 C𝑦 = 𝑥−1
4
D There is not enough information to determine the
3
equation form for Lines 1 & 2. D𝑦 =− 𝑥−1
4

_______ 5 Given the equation 𝒚 = 𝟑𝒙, which statement _______ 6 Given the equation 𝒚 = −𝟐𝒙 + 𝟏, which
below is TRUE of its graph? statement is FALSE concerning its graph?

A The graph will be a line increasing from left to right A The graph will travel down from left to right.
through the origin. B The graph will travel through the point (0,1).
B The graph will be a line decreasing from left to right C The graph will be a straight line.
through the origin. D The graph will travel through the point (0, −2).
C The graph will be a line increasing from left ot right
and traveling through point (0,3).
D The graph will be a line decreasing from left to right
and traveling through point (0,3).
_______ 7 Which equation format will have a graph of a _______ 8 Which equation will be a graph of a straight
straight line traveling through the origin? line decreasing from left to right and traveling through a y-
intercept below the origin?
A 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 + 𝑏 B 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 2
1
A𝑦 = 𝑥−5 B 𝑦 = −9𝑥
2
C 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 − 𝑏 D 𝑦 = 𝑚𝑥 C 𝑦 = −3𝑥 − 1 D 𝑦 = 5.2𝑥

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Answer Key
Quick Review: Match each graph with the equation it represents.
Equation Bank 3x
1 𝑦 = ____________ -1/2x
2 𝑦 = ____________ x
3 𝑦 = ____________

𝒚 = −𝟑𝒙 − 𝟐

𝒚=𝒙

𝟏
𝒚=− 𝒙+𝟐
𝟑 -1/3x + 2
4 𝑦 = ____________ -3x - 2
5 𝑦 = ____________ x+2
6 𝑦 = ____________

𝟏
𝒚=− 𝒙
𝟐

𝒚=𝒙+𝟐

𝒚 = 𝟑𝒙
No y-intercept listed
LOOK at the equations for 1-3. What do they have in common? _____________________________________________
(Answers may vary; use wording of your choosing)
A y-intercept listed
LOOK at the equations for 4-6. What do they have in common?_____________________________________________

Conclusion #1 Conclusion #2
Origin (0,0) will have the
Lines that travel through the ______________ y
Lines that travel through the ____-axis at a point OTHER
format: than the origin will have the format:
y = mx
__________________________ y = mx + b
__________________________

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Answer Key

Test Practice
# Answer
1 D
2 B
3 C
4 B
5 A
6 D
7 D
8 C

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