Math Problem Statement

Find the slope of the line that passes through (2, 2) and (5, 6). Simplify your answer and write it as a proper fraction, improper fraction, or integer.

Solution

To determine the slope of the line passing through the points (2,2)(2, 2) and (5,6)(5, 6), we use the slope formula:

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

Here,
(x1,y1)=(2,2)(x_1, y_1) = (2, 2) and (x2,y2)=(5,6)(x_2, y_2) = (5, 6).

Substitution:

m=6252m = \frac{6 - 2}{5 - 2}

Simplify:

m=43m = \frac{4}{3}

Final Answer:

The slope of the line is 43\frac{4}{3} (an improper fraction).


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Related Questions:

  1. How do you find the slope when given two points?
  2. What does the slope 43\frac{4}{3} mean in a real-world context?
  3. Can you write the equation of the line with slope 43\frac{4}{3} and passing through (2,2)(2, 2)?
  4. How do you determine if two lines are parallel or perpendicular?
  5. What is the slope of a vertical or horizontal line?

Tip: When solving for the slope, always subtract the yy-values and xx-values in the same order!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Linear Equations
Slope of a Line

Formulas

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

Theorems

Definition of Slope

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10