Math Problem Statement

What is the slope of this line?

Solution

To calculate the slope of the line in the image, we use the slope formula:

slope=ΔyΔx=y2y1x2x1\text{slope} = \frac{\Delta y}{\Delta x} = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1}

From the points given:

  • Point 1: (0,0)(0, 0) (origin)
  • Point 2: (4,3)(4, 3)

Substituting these values into the formula:

slope=3040=34\text{slope} = \frac{3 - 0}{4 - 0} = \frac{3}{4}

The slope of the line is 34\frac{3}{4}.

Would you like further explanation or have any related questions?

Here are 5 related questions to explore:

  1. What does the slope of a line represent in a graph?
  2. How can you find the slope if only the graph (no points) is given?
  3. What happens to the slope if the line is vertical or horizontal?
  4. How would you write the equation of this line in slope-intercept form?
  5. How does changing the slope affect the steepness of the line?

Tip: A positive slope means the line rises as it moves from left to right.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Slope of a Line
Graphing

Formulas

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

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8