Exploring the Concept of Slope from Two Points

What does the slope of a line represent?

• The width of the line

• The color of the line

• The steepness of the line

• The length of the line

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How do we read a positive slope?

• From right to left, going down

• From left to right, going up

• From right to left, going up

• From left to right, going down

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Which variable is used to represent slope?

• p

• s

• m

• n

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What is the formula for calculating slope?

• (x2 - x1) / (y2 - y1)

• (x1 - x2) / (y1 - y2)

• (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)

• (y1 - y2) / (x1 - x2)

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When calculating slope, what should you ensure when subtracting values?

• Subtract in opposite directions for x and y values

• Subtract the smaller value from the larger value

• Subtract in the same direction for both x and y values

• Subtract the larger value from the smaller value

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What is the slope of a line if the difference in y-values is 0?

• Undefined

• Positive

• Negative

• Zero

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If the slope of a line is 3, what does this indicate about the line?

• The line falls 3 units for every 1 unit it runs

• The line is horizontal

• The line is vertical

• The line rises 3 units for every 1 unit it runs

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Why should slope be expressed as a fraction rather than a decimal?

• It is more accurate

• It looks better

• It is easier to understand

• It is the standard mathematical practice

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What is the slope of a line if the difference in x-values is 0?

• Undefined

• Positive

• Negative

• Zero

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What happens to the slope calculation if you divide by zero?

• The slope is positive

• The slope is undefined

• The slope is zero

• The slope is negative

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