Quarter 1 Review Slope from an equation

Kai is trying to determine the slope of a hill represented by the equation -2y - 10 + 2x = 0. What is the slope of the hill?

• -1

• 1

• 2

• -2

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Ava is analyzing the equation y = -4x - 1 to determine the steepness of a hill. What is the relationship between the slope of the hill and the coefficient of x in the equation?

• There is no relationship

• The slope is the negative of the coefficient

• The slope is 4 times the coefficient

• They are equal

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Zoe is trying to determine the slope of a hill represented by the equation x + 5y = -15. What is the slope of the hill?

• 5

• -5

• 1/5

• -1/5

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Oliver is learning about graphing linear equations in his math class. Why is the concept of slope important for him to understand when graphing these equations?

• It helps Oliver determine the y-intercept

• It helps Oliver determine the x-intercept

• It has no significance in graphing linear equations for Oliver

• It helps Oliver determine the direction of the line

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Abigail and Aiden are analyzing a hill's incline. What is the relationship between the slope of the hill and the direction it faces?

• The slope and direction are always the same

• The slope and direction are always opposite

• The direction of the hill has no relation to the slope

• The slope determines the direction of the hill

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Evelyn is trying to determine the slope of a hill. Which of the following equations represents a hill with a slope of -3?

• y = -3x - 2

• y = 3x + 2

• y = -3x + 2

• y = 3x - 2

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Hannah is trying to find the slope of a hill represented by the equation x - y = -2. What is the slope of the hill?

• 2

• -1

• 1

• -2

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Arjun is trying to determine the slope of a hill represented by the equation 8x + 3y = -9. What is the slope of the hill?

• -8/3

• 8/3

• -3/8

• 3/8

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Hannah is trying to determine the slope of a hill represented by the equation -x - 1 = y. What is the slope of the hill?

• Undefined

• -1

• 1

• 0

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Oliver is trying to find the equation of a line that represents the path of a ball rolling down a ramp with a slope of 4. Which of the following equations represents the path of the ball?

• y = -4x - 2

• y = -4x + 2

• y = 4x - 2

• y = 4x + 2

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5