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

  2.   Consider the equation . Which equation will have a steeper graph, but the same y–intercept?
    A. B.
    C. D.
    Hint

  3.   The graphs below are a family of graphs because __________.
   
    A. they have the same y-intercept
    B. they have different slopes
    C. they have the same slope
    D. they have the same x-intercept
    Hint

  4.   Consider the equation y = 3x + 2. Which graph will have a less steep graph, but the same y-intercept?
    A. y = 3x – 4 B. y = -4x + 2
    C. y = 3x – 2 D. y = 2x + 2
    Hint

  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 – 7 B. y = -x – 5
    C. y = x – 5 D. y = -x – 3
    Hint



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