Exploring Slope Concepts and Applications

Which of the following is NOT a definition of slope?

• Rise over run

• Change in y over change in x

• Y2 minus y1 divided by X2 minus X1

• Sum of y values divided by sum of x values

If a line rises 3 units and runs 2 units, what is its slope?

• 2/1

• 3/2

• 2/3

• 1/2

What is the slope of a line that goes down 3 units and runs 4 units to the right?

• 3/4

• -3/4

• -4/3

• 4/3

What happens to the slope if you start with the second point instead of the first?

• The slope doubles

• The slope remains the same

• The slope becomes negative

• The slope becomes positive

Which direction is considered positive in math?

• Up and left

• Down and left

• Down and right

• Up and right

What is the formula for calculating slope using coordinates?

• (Y2 + Y1) / (X2 + X1)

• (Y2 - Y1) / (X2 - X1)

• (Y1 - Y2) / (X1 - X2)

• (Y1 + Y2) / (X1 + X2)

Given points (2, 5) and (18, 2), what is the slope of the line?

• 3/2

• -3/2

• -2/3

• 2/3

What is the simplified form of the slope if the rise is 2 and the run is 8?

• 1/4

• 2/8

• 8/2

• 4/1

If a line goes down 3 units and runs 1 unit to the right, what is its slope?

• -3

• 3

• -1/3

• 1/3

Calculate the slope for points (7, 6) and (-7, -11).

• 17/14

• 14/17

• -17/14

• -14/17