Finding the Slope of a Line from Two Points

What is the slope of a line passing through the points (2, -1) and (0, 5)?

• Undefined

• -3

• 3

• 1/2

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What common mistake is highlighted when calculating slopes?

• Mixing up the order of points

• Forgetting to square the differences

• Ignoring the signs

• Adding instead of subtracting

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What does a slope of -3 indicate about the line?

• The line falls from left to right

• The line rises from left to right

• The line is vertical

• The line is horizontal

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What is the result of subtracting a negative number in slope calculation?

• It becomes addition

• It remains subtraction

• It becomes multiplication

• It becomes division

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What ensures consistency when calculating slopes?

• Using only positive coordinates

• Always adding the coordinates

• Random selection of points

• Always subtracting the first point from the second

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

What is the slope of a line that passes through the points (1, 0) and (3, 1)?

• 1/2

• 1

• 2

• -1/2

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

How do you correctly identify the points to calculate slope from a table?

• Select any two points that are next to each other

• Select the first and last points

• Select two points that are not next to each other

• Select any two points randomly

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What is the slope of a vertical line passing through the points (3, 0) and (3, 2)?

• 0

• Undefined

• 2

• 1

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Why is the slope of a vertical line undefined?

• The change in Y is zero

• The change in X is zero

• Both changes are zero

• No real reason

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What is the equation of a vertical line where x equals 3?

• x = y + 3

• y = 3

• x = 3

• y = x + 3