Find the slope of a line

Which line will be steeper?

Line A with gradient (steepness) 5.

Line B with gradient 2

• Both lines are equally steep.
• Line A is steeper.
• Line A and Line B have the same gradient.
• Line B is steeper.

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CCSS.8.F.A.2

CCSS.HSF.IF.C.9

Vertical change is called _______________

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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

Horizontal change is called

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Will the gradient be changed if we count the units on the other side of a line?

• Yes

• No

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Are you enjoying the video lesson?

• Yes

• No

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

What is the slope of line to the left?

Answer explanation

Remember to simplify the fraction.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

What is the gradient of the line on right?

• 7/3

• 3/7

• -7/3

• -3/7

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Can you find the gradient?

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5