Finding Slope with Rise over Run Techniques

The video tutorial reviews the concept of finding slope using the rise over run method. It explains how to determine the slope by calculating the change in y over the change in x, and how to interpret positive and negative values for rise and run. The tutorial provides examples of slope calculation and emphasizes the importance of checking the graph scale. It also discusses common mistakes and offers tips for accurate slope determination, including recognizing horizontal and vertical lines.

What does the 'rise' correspond to on a graph?

• The origin

• The x-axis

• The y-axis

• The slope

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How is a downward movement represented in the rise?

• As zero

• As a negative value

• As a positive value

• As an undefined value

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What should you check first when calculating rise over run on a graph?

• The coordinates

• The scale

• The origin

• The slope

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If you move 10 units to the right, how is this represented in the run?

• As a positive value

• As an undefined value

• As a negative value

• As zero

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What is the simplified form of the slope if the rise is 5 and the run is 10?

• 2/3

• 1/2

• 1/3

• 5/10

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How can you tell if a slope is positive?

• The line goes up and to the right

• The line goes down and to the right

• The line goes up and to the left

• The line goes down and to the left

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What is the slope if the rise is 4 and the run is 6?

• 1/2

• 2/3

• 3/4

• 4/6

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What should you do if your answers don't match or you need clarification?

• Ask a friend

• Skip the question

• Ignore it

• Email the teacher

What is the slope of a horizontal line?

• Positive

• Undefined

• Negative

• Zero

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What is the slope of a vertical line?

• Positive

• Negative

• Undefined

• Zero

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