1.   The graphs of the equations y = –2x – 3 and y = –2x + 3 are a family of graphs because _________.
    A. both slopes are negative B. the y-intercepts are opposites
    C. both equations are solved for y D. the slope of each line is –2
    Hint

  2.   The graphs of the equations y = –5x + 1 and are a family of graphs because ________.
    A. the y-intercepts are the same B. the slopes are integers
    C. the slopes are reciprocals D. both equations are solved for y
    Hint

  3.   Consider the equation . Which equation will have a steeper graph, but the same y–intercept?
    A. B.
    C. D.
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  4.   The graphs below are a family of graphs because __________.
   
    A. they have the same y-intercept
    B. they have the same x-intercept
    C. they have different slopes
    D. they have the same slope
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  5.   Consider the equation y = -x – 5. Which graph will have the same slope but a y-intercept shifted down 2 units?
    A. y = x – 5 B. y = -x – 7
    C. y = -x – 5 D. y = -x – 3
    Hint



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