Slope Questions

If a line is horizontal, its slope is

• 1

• 0

• Undefined

• Negative

What is the slope of a line that passes through the points (-7, 5) and (5, -3)?

What is the slope of the line passing through the

points A and B, as shown on the graph below?

• -3

• 3

Find the rate of change

• 3

• -3

• -1/3

• 1/3

What number should be put in the denominator for the X value?

• 4

• 2

What number should be put in the denominator for the X value?

• 4

• 2

What is the slope?

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

What is the slope of line l shown in the accompanying diagram?

What is the slope of line l in the accompanying diagram?

Extra Credit: A straight line with slope 5 contains the points (1,2) and (3,K). Find the value of K. [The use of the accompanying grid is optional.]

• 12

• -12