Finding Slope from a Graph

This video tutorial introduces Algebra Strats, a class designed to provide extra practice and content review to prepare students for Algebra One. The focus of this week's lessons is on understanding and calculating slopes, also known as the rate of change. The video explains the four types of slopes: positive, negative, undefined, and zero. It provides guidance on calculating slopes from graphs, including simplifying fractions. The tutorial includes practice problems to reinforce the concepts taught, with an emphasis on using visual aids and step-by-step instructions.

What is the main focus of the Algebra Strats class this week?

• Quadratic equations

• Inequalities

• Polynomials

• Slopes

Which type of slope is represented by a line going uphill from left to right?

• Negative slope

• Positive slope

• Zero slope

• Undefined slope

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

What does a vertical line represent in terms of slope?

• Positive slope

• Negative slope

• Zero slope

• Undefined slope

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

What should you do if you don't have the reference paper for the lesson?

• Use a different paper

• Ask your advisor for a copy

• Wait until the next class

• Skip the lesson

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the slope of a horizontal line?

• Positive slope

• Negative slope

• Undefined slope

• Zero slope

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

How do you determine the slope of a line that moves up and down?

• Count the boxes horizontally

• Guess the slope

• Count the boxes vertically

• Use a calculator

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

If a line goes downhill from left to right, what type of slope does it have?

• Undefined slope

• Positive slope

• Negative slope

• Zero slope

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

How do you simplify the fraction for a slope?

• Divide the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor

• Multiply the numerator and denominator by 2

• Add 1 to both the numerator and denominator

• Subtract 1 from both the numerator and denominator

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

What is the simplified form of the slope -3/6?

• -2/3

• -1/3

• -3/2

• -1/2

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

What is the slope of a line that moves 4 units up and 5 units to the right?

• 1/5

• 5/4

• 5/1

• 4/5

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5