Exploring Types of Slope in Mathematics

The video tutorial covers the concept of slope in linear relationships, focusing on four types: positive, negative, zero, and undefined. It begins with an introduction to the lesson setup and the importance of the slope equation y=mx+b. The instructor explains each type of slope with examples, highlighting how they appear on graphs and their mathematical representation. The lesson concludes with instructions for students to submit their work.

What is the most important equation you will learn in eighth grade that involves slope?

• F = ma

• y = mx + b

• a^2 + b^2 = c^2

• E = mc^2

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

In the equation y = mx + b, what does 'm' represent?

• The y-intercept

• The slope

• The x-intercept

• The constant term

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

How does a line with a positive slope appear when read from left to right?

• It forms a vertical line

• It goes downhill

• It remains flat

• It goes uphill

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Which of the following equations represents a positive slope?

• y = -2x + 3

• y = 0x + 1

• y = 2x - 1

• x = 3

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

What happens to the y-values as x-values increase in a line with a negative slope?

• Y-values remain constant

• Y-values increase

• Y-values decrease

• Y-values become undefined

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Which of the following equations represents a negative slope?

• x = -3

• y = -3x - 4

• y = 3x + 2

• y = 0x + 5

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

How does a line with zero slope appear?

• It is flat and horizontal

• It goes downhill

• It goes uphill

• It is vertical

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Which of the following equations represents a zero slope?

• y = 2x + 1

• y = -x - 3

• y = 1

• x = 4

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

How does a line with an undefined slope appear?

• It goes uphill

• It goes downhill

• It is flat and horizontal

• It is vertical

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Which of the following equations represents an undefined slope?

• y = 2x + 1

• y = -x - 3

• y = 1

• x = 3

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5