Math Problem Statement

Find the slope of the line

Find the slope of the line shown below

Solution

To find the slope of the line from the graph, we can use the formula for slope, which is given by:

slope=y2y1x2x1\text{slope} = \frac{{y_2 - y_1}}{{x_2 - x_1}}

We need to choose two points on the line and determine their coordinates to use this formula.

From the graph, it looks like two points on the line are approximately:

  • Point 1: (0,0)(0, 0)
  • Point 2: (2,2)(2, -2)

Plugging these coordinates into the slope formula: slope=2020=22=1\text{slope} = \frac{{-2 - 0}}{{2 - 0}} = \frac{{-2}}{{2}} = -1

Therefore, the slope of the line is 1-1.

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are some related questions to expand your understanding:

  1. What is the significance of a slope value in a line equation?
  2. How do you determine if a slope is positive or negative just by looking at the graph?
  3. How do you calculate the slope when the line is vertical or horizontal?
  4. What does a slope of zero represent in terms of the line's direction?
  5. How would the equation of a line change if the slope were different?

Tip: A negative slope means the line decreases as you move from left to right, indicating a downward trend.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Coordinate Geometry
Slope of a Line

Formulas

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

Theorems

Slope of a line theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9