Finding Slope from Equations, Tables, and Graphs

The video tutorial covers the concept of slope, explaining how to find it from equations, tables, and graphs. It begins with a warm-up activity and introduces the idea of comparing rates of change. The lesson progresses through detailed steps for calculating slope in different representations, emphasizing the importance of understanding slope as a rate of change.

What is the main focus of this week's lessons?

• Comparing rates of change

• Identifying functions

• Learning about constants

• Solving quadratic equations

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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 x-intercept

• The y-intercept

• The constant term

• The slope

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CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

How many variables are typically present in the linear equation form y = mx + b?

• Four

• Five

• Two

• Three

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

What was the slope referred to as in the seventh grade?

• Linear coefficient

• Y-intercept

• Constant of proportionality

• Rate of change

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

What is the first step in finding the slope from a table?

• Find the change in y

• Find the change in x

• Divide the changes

• Pick two points

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

When given a table, what arithmetic operations are needed to find the slope?

• Multiplication and division

• Addition and subtraction

• Subtraction and division

• Addition and multiplication

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

What is the slope formula when given two points?

• y2 + y1 / x2 + x1

• y2 - y1 / x2 - x1

• y1 - y2 / x1 - x2

• y1 + y2 / x1 + x2

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CCSS.6.NS.C.6B

In which quadrant are both x and y coordinates positive?

• Quadrant IV

• Quadrant I

• Quadrant II

• Quadrant III

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

What is the slope of a line if the change in y is 10 and the change in x is also 10?

• 0

• 1

• 10

• 100

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

What should you do after watching the video in Google Classroom?

• Take notes

• Submit a report

• Complete an assignment

• Take a quiz