Unit 4 Lesson 1 Slope

Unit 4 Lesson 1 Slope

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Mathematics

9th 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 equation of a line (y = mx + b). It is calculated as the ratio of the rise (change in y) over the run (change in x).

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you calculate the slope between two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)?

Back

The 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 slope of 0 indicate about a line?

Back

A slope of 0 indicates that the line is horizontal, meaning there is no change in y as x changes.

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does an undefined slope indicate about a line?

Back

An undefined slope indicates that the line is vertical, meaning there is no change in x as y changes.

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

If a line has a positive slope, what does this tell you about the direction of the line?

Back

A positive slope indicates that the line rises from left to right.

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

If a line has a negative slope, what does this tell you about the direction of the line?

Back

A negative slope indicates that the line falls from left to right.

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the slope of a line that passes through the points (2, 3) and (4, 7)?

Back

The slope is m = (7 - 3) / (4 - 2) = 4 / 2 = 2.

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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