Exploring the Concept of Slope from Two Points

What is the first step in finding the slope from a graph?

• Determine the run

• Pick two points on the line

• Calculate the rise

• Draw a horizontal line

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

If the rise is 7 and the run is -5, what is the slope?

• 7/5

• -5/7

• 5/7

• -7/5

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

What does the slope formula calculate?

• The distance between two points

• The midpoint of a line

• The angle of a line

• The steepness of a line

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

In the slope formula, what does 'y2 - y1' represent?

• The run

• The rise

• The slope

• The x-coordinates

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Why is it important to write down the values of x1, y1, x2, and y2?

• To use a calculator

• To draw a graph

• To make the calculation faster

• To avoid mistakes

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

What is the slope if y2 is -4 and y1 is 1?

• -3

• 5

• 3

• -5

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

What is the slope of a horizontal line?

• Positive

• Zero

• Undefined

• Negative

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

What is the equation of a horizontal line passing through y = -2?

• y = 2

• x = 2

• x = -2

• y = -2

What is the slope of a vertical line?

• Negative

• Undefined

• Positive

• Zero

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

What is the equation of a vertical line passing through x = -3?

• y = -3

• x = 3

• x = -3

• y = 3