Finding Slopes Different Ways

Front

What is the formula to find the slope of a line given two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)?

Back

Slope (m) = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)

Front

Find the slope of the line that passes through the points (2, 4) and (6, 12).

Back

2

Front

What does a positive slope indicate about a line?

Back

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

Front

What does a negative slope indicate about a line?

Back

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

Front

What is the slope of a horizontal line?

Back

The slope of a horizontal line is 0.

Front

What is the slope of a vertical line?

Back

The slope of a vertical line is undefined.

Front

Find the slope of the line passing through the points (-2, 3) and (4, -5).

Back

-4/3

Front

Find the slope of the graphed line with points (0, 0) and (4, 8).

Back

2

Front

What is the slope of the line containing the points (−6, 2) and (0, 4)?

Back

1/3

Front

If a line has a slope of 5, what can you say about its steepness?

Back

The line is steep and rises quickly as it moves from left to right.