Calculating Slope from Graphs

What is the first step in simplifying a fraction?

• Divide the numerator by the denominator

• Find the greatest common factor

• Multiply the numerator and denominator

• Subtract the numerator from the denominator

What is the simplified form of 10/25?

• 2/5

• 5/2

• 1/5

• 10/5

Why is it important to simplify fractions when calculating slope?

• To make the fraction easier to read

• To ensure the slope is accurate

• To change the slope value

• To avoid using decimals

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How do you describe a slope that goes up from left to right?

• Positive slope

• Zero slope

• Negative slope

• Undefined slope

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What is the formula for calculating slope?

• Change in y over change in x

• Change in x over change in y

• Difference of x and y

• Sum of x and y

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

• Undefined slope

• Zero slope

• Negative slope

• Positive slope

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In the example where the slope is calculated as 5/6, what does the 5 represent?

• Change in x

• Change in y

• Total distance

• Number of steps

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What is the simplified form of the slope 2/6?

• 2/3

• 1/3

• 1/2

• 3/1

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How do you determine the direction of a slope?

• By looking at the y-intercept

• By counting the units up or down and to the right

• By measuring the angle

• By checking the x-intercept

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What is the slope of a line that goes up 5 units and right 2 units?

• 2/5

• 5/2

• 2/1

• 1/2

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