Understanding Slope from Coordinates

Understanding Slope from Coordinates

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics, Science

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Sophia Harris

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The video tutorial explains how to find the slope between two coordinates. It covers the mathematical process of calculating the slope by dividing the change in y by the change in x. The tutorial also interprets the meaning of positive, negative, and zero slopes, and demonstrates how to apply these concepts to solve problems effectively.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in finding the slope between two points?

Add the coordinates

Multiply the coordinates

Divide the x-coordinates

Subtract the y-coordinates

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does a positive slope indicate about the line?

The line is descending

The line is ascending

The line is horizontal

The line is vertical

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do you calculate the change in x-coordinates?

Divide x1 by x2

Multiply x1 by x2

Add x1 and x2

Subtract x1 from x2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does a slope of zero signify about the line?

The line is vertical

The line is horizontal

The line is steep

The line is undefined

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

After calculating the slope, what should you do next?

Add the slope to the y-coordinate

Multiply the slope by 10

Check if the slope is positive, negative, or zero

Ignore the result