Math Problem Statement

Find the slope of the line graphed below.

Solution

To find the slope of the line graphed in the image, we can use the formula for slope:

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

Looking at the graph, two clear points on the line are:

  • Point 1: (3,2)(-3, -2)
  • Point 2: (2,3)(2, 3)

Now, applying the slope formula:

m=3(2)2(3)=3+22+3=55=1m = \frac{3 - (-2)}{2 - (-3)} = \frac{3 + 2}{2 + 3} = \frac{5}{5} = 1

So, the slope of the line is 1.

Would you like more details on the steps involved or have any other questions?

Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How does the slope formula work geometrically?
  2. What is the slope of a vertical line?
  3. How does a positive slope differ from a negative slope on a graph?
  4. Can the slope of a line be zero, and what does that mean?
  5. How do you find the equation of a line given a point and a slope?

Tip: The slope is essentially the "rise over run," showing how much the line goes up (or down) for a unit movement to the right on the x-axis.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Linear Equations
Slope

Formulas

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

Theorems

Linear slope theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9