Exploring the Concept of Slope

What does the letter 'm' represent in the context of slope?

• Mode

• Median

• Mean

• Slope

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Which formula is used to calculate slope?

• y2 + y1 / x2 + x1

• y2 - y1 / x2 - x1

• y2 * y1 / x2 * x1

• y2 / y1 - x2 / x1

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

In the table method, what is the change in y if the y values are -1, 7, 15, and 23?

• 8

• 7

• 6

• 9

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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

What is the slope if the change in y is 8 and the change in x is -1?

• -8

• 8

• 1

• -1

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

When using the equation method, what does the subscript in y2 and y1 represent?

• Exponent

• Order of points

• Variable type

• Multiplication factor

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CCSS.8.EE.C.8A

How do you identify points on a graph to calculate slope?

• By finding whole number points where the graph crosses grid lines

• By finding the highest and lowest points

• By finding the intersection with the x-axis

• By finding the intersection with the y-axis

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

What is the slope if you go down 3 units and right 4 units on a graph?

• 4/3

• -3/4

• -4/3

• 3/4

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

What is the change in y if you move from point (1, 8) to point (1, -4)?

• 4

• -4

• 12

• -12

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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

Using the table method, what is the slope if the change in y is -12 and the change in x is 2?

• 12

• -12

• 6

• -6

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

What is the slope if you use the equation method with points (1, 8) and (-1, -4)?

• 12

• -12

• -6

• 6

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5