How to find the slope between two points

How to find the slope between two points

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Mathematics, Business

11th Grade - University

Hard

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The video tutorial explains how to find the slope between two points. It introduces the concept of slope as 'rise over run' and explains the use of delta notation for changes in coordinates. The tutorial demonstrates labeling points with subscripts and provides a step-by-step example of calculating slope. It concludes with converting the slope to a fractional form for better understanding.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the common phrase used to describe the concept of slope?

Height over base

Distance over time

Rise over run

Run over rise

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is the change in Y and X represented in mathematical terms?

Delta Y over Delta X

Y2 over X2

X1 over Y1

Delta X over Delta Y

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do we use subscripts when labeling points?

To differentiate between multiple points

To simplify the calculation

To indicate the size of the points

To show the direction of the slope

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the result of subtracting Y1 from Y2 in the example calculation?

-4

4

-8

-12

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can a whole number slope be expressed in fractional form?

By adding 0

By subtracting 1

By multiplying by 2

By dividing by 1