slope formula

slope formula

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Mathematics

8th - 11th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
8.EE.B.5

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the slope formula?

Back

The slope formula is given by m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1), where (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) are two points on a line.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does a positive slope indicate?

Back

A positive slope indicates that as the x-value increases, the y-value also increases, showing an upward trend.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does a negative slope indicate?

Back

A negative slope indicates that as the x-value increases, the y-value decreases, showing a downward trend.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does a slope of zero mean?

Back

A slope of zero means that the line is horizontal, indicating no change in y as x changes.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does an undefined slope mean?

Back

An undefined slope occurs when a line is vertical, meaning there is no change in x as y changes.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Calculate the slope between the points (1, 2) and (3, 6).

Back

m = (6 - 2) / (3 - 1) = 4 / 2 = 2.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Calculate the slope between the points (0, 0) and (4, 4).

Back

m = (4 - 0) / (4 - 0) = 4 / 4 = 1.

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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