Finding the Slope of a Line: Key Concepts and Common Mistakes

What does the variable 'M' stand for in the context of slope?

• Measure

• Slope

• Midpoint

• Magnitude

Which of the following is a common representation of slope?

• A percentage

• A ratio

• A whole number

• A fraction

What is the slope of a line that increases from left to right?

• Negative

• Undefined

• Positive

• Zero

In the slope formula, what do the Y-values represent?

• Run

• Rise

• Distance

• Angle

What is the first common mistake students make when calculating slope?

• Using decimals instead of fractions

• Incorrectly ordering the points

• Forgetting to subtract

• Using the wrong formula

How should you handle negative numbers in the slope formula?

• Convert them to positive

• Use parentheses

• Add them

• Ignore them

What is the slope of a horizontal line?

• Undefined

• Positive

• Zero

• Negative

What is the slope of a vertical line?

• Positive

• Undefined

• Negative

• Zero

What is the result of 8 minus 1 in the slope calculation example?

• 6

• 7

• 9

• 8

What is the final slope value calculated in the example?

• 5/8

• 7/8

• 3/4

• 8/7