Understanding Slope and Coordinates

Vincent introduces the concept of finding the slope between two points using the rise over run method. He demonstrates this with two examples: calculating the slope between points (-1, -1) and (2, 3), and between points (-2, 1) and (3, -1). The video concludes with a summary of the slope calculations, emphasizing the simplicity of the graphical approach compared to using equations.

What is the primary method discussed for finding the slope between two points?

• Using the quadratic formula

• Using the midpoint formula

• Using the rise over run method

• Using the distance formula

What does the 'rise' in the slope formula represent?

• The midpoint of two points

• The distance between two points

• Change in y-coordinates

• Change in x-coordinates

What is the formula for calculating slope?

• (x2 - x1) / (y2 - y1)

• (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)

• (x1 + x2) / (y1 + y2)

• (y1 + y2) / (x1 + x2)

Which of the following is NOT a component of the slope formula?

• y2 - y1

• x2 - x1

• y1 + y2

• x1 + x2

What does the 'run' in the slope formula represent?

• Change in y-coordinates

• Change in x-coordinates

• The midpoint of two points

• The distance between two points

When plotting the point (2, 3), how do you move from the origin?

• Left 2, Down 3

• Right 3, Up 2

• Left 3, Down 2

• Right 2, Up 3

How many units do you rise when calculating the slope between (-1, -1) and (2, 3)?

• 4 units

• 3 units

• 5 units

• 2 units

What is the slope between the points (-1, -1) and (2, 3)?

• 5/2

• 2/5

• 4/3

• 3/4

When plotting the point (-2, 1), how do you move from the origin?

• Left 2, Up 1

• Right 1, Down 2

• Right 2, Down 1

• Left 1, Up 2

How many units do you run when calculating the slope between (-2, 1) and (3, -1)?

• 4 units

• 3 units

• 6 units

• 5 units