Finding Slope

Finding Slope

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Mathematics

7th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
8.EE.B.5, 8.EE.B.6, 8.F.A.3

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the definition of slope in mathematics?

Back

Slope is a measure of the steepness or incline of a line, typically represented as 'm' in the slope-intercept form of a linear equation.

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How is slope calculated between two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)?

Back

Slope (m) is calculated using the formula: m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1).

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does a positive slope indicate about a line?

Back

A positive slope indicates that as the x-value increases, the y-value also increases, meaning the line rises from left to right.

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does a negative slope indicate about a line?

Back

A negative slope indicates that as the x-value increases, the y-value decreases, meaning the line falls from left to right.

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the slope of a horizontal line?

Back

The slope of a horizontal line is 0, indicating no vertical change as the x-value changes.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the slope of a vertical line?

Back

The slope of a vertical line is undefined, as it does not have a defined rise over run.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you determine the slope from a graph?

Back

To determine the slope from a graph, select two points on the line, find the rise (change in y) and run (change in x), and use the slope formula.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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