Math Problem Statement

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Solve this

Solution

To find the slope of the line passing through the given points, we can use the formula for slope:

m=y2y1x2x1m = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1}

From the table, let's select two points. I'll choose the points (5, -5) and (6, -6).

Using the formula:

m=6(5)65=6+51=11=1m = \frac{-6 - (-5)}{6 - 5} = \frac{-6 + 5}{1} = \frac{-1}{1} = -1

Thus, the slope is 1-1.

Would you like further details on this? Here are some related questions you could explore:

  1. What is the equation of the line given the slope and a point?
  2. Can we confirm the slope using other points from the table?
  3. How do changes in the values of xx and yy affect the slope?
  4. How can you find the y-intercept of the line given this slope?
  5. What does a negative slope indicate about the relationship between xx and yy?

Tip: When the slope is negative, it means that as the value of xx increases, the value of yy decreases proportionally.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Slope of a Line

Formulas

Slope formula: m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)

Theorems

Basic concept of slope

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8