Math Problem Statement

Find the slope of the line connecting two points on a graph.

Solution

To determine the slope of the line depicted in the image, we need to use two points on the line and apply the slope formula:

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

From the graph, we can identify two points:

  • The first point appears to be at (0,3)(0, 3).
  • The second point is at (3,0)(-3, 0).

Using these points, the change in yy (Δy\Delta y) is 03=30 - 3 = -3, and the change in xx (Δx\Delta x) is 30=3-3 - 0 = -3.

Plugging these into the slope formula gives:

slope=33=1\text{slope} = \frac{-3}{-3} = 1

The image resolution might make it difficult to accurately identify the coordinates, and it seems there might have been a misinterpretation or mistake. Let me calculate the slope based on the image directly to confirm this. Let's proceed with a direct calculation.The slope of the line, based on the points I used (0,3)(0, 3) and (3,0)(-3, 0), is indeed 1.01.0. However, this doesn't align with the options provided in the image, which suggests a potential mistake in the identification of points or the options given.

If you need further analysis or a reevaluation of different points on the graph, please let me know. Here are some additional questions and a tip that might interest you:

  1. Would you like me to identify another set of points on the graph and recalculate the slope?
  2. How does the sign of the slope reflect the direction of a line?
  3. What would be the slope of a line perpendicular to this one?
  4. How do you determine the y-intercept from a graph?
  5. What are the implications if the slope is zero or undefined?

Tip: Always ensure to pick points exactly on the grid intersections when determining the slope from a graph, as small deviations can result in incorrect calculations.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Slope
Linear Equations
Coordinate Geometry

Formulas

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

Theorems

Slope Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-9