Exploring the Slope Formula and Its Applications

What is the primary use of the slope formula?

• To calculate the area of a triangle

• To find the midpoint of a line segment

• To determine the slope of a line

• To find the length of a line segment

Which letter is commonly used to represent the slope in the slope formula?

• S

• L

• M

• N

What do the variables x1, y1, x2, and y2 represent in the slope formula?

• The radii of two circles

• The lengths of the sides of a triangle

• The angles of a polygon

• The coordinates of two points on the line

In the context of the slope formula, what does p1 stand for?

• Point 1

• Point 2

• Perpendicular line

• Parallel line

If a point has coordinates (-2, -3), what are the values of x1 and y1?

• x1 = -3, y1 = -2

• x1 = -2, y1 = 3

• x1 = -2, y1 = -3

• x1 = 2, y1 = 3

What is the value of y2 if the point p2 has coordinates (2, -1)?

• 1

• -2

• -1

• 2

What operation is performed when subtracting a negative number in the slope formula?

• Multiplication

• Division

• Addition

• Subtraction

What is the result of -1 minus -3?

• -4

• 2

• -2

• 4

What is the simplified form of 2/4?

• 2/1

• 2/2

• 1/2

• 1/4

What is the slope of the line given the points (-2, -3) and (2, -1)?

• 1/3

• 2/3

• 1/2

• 3/2