Math Problem Statement
Draw a line representing the 'rise' and a line representing the 'run' of the line. State the slope of the line in simplest form.
Solution
The image shows a graph where you are asked to determine the slope of a line. To calculate the slope of a line, you need to find the "rise" (change in ) over the "run" (change in ).
From the graph:
- The line appears to pass through two points, approximately and .
The formula for the slope is:
Using the points and :
So, the slope of the line is .
Would you like further clarification on this solution, or do you have any other questions?
Here are five related questions to expand on this topic:
- How does the slope of a line relate to its steepness?
- What does a negative slope indicate about the direction of a line?
- How would you calculate the slope if the line was horizontal or vertical?
- What happens to the slope if two points on the line are very close to each other?
- Can the slope of a line change at different points along a linear graph?
Tip: When working with slopes, always ensure that the points chosen for calculation are exact to avoid rounding errors!
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Algebra
Coordinate Geometry
Slope
Formulas
Slope formula: m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)
Theorems
Slope of a line theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 8-10