Math Problem Statement

Find the slope of the line.

Solution

To find the slope of the line shown in the image, we need to use the formula for the slope between two points (x1,y1)(x_1, y_1) and (x2,y2)(x_2, y_2) on the line, which is given by:

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

Step-by-Step Process:

  1. Identify the coordinates of two points: Looking at the image, the two points where the line crosses the grid lines are approximately:

    • Point 1: (0,2)(0, 2)
    • Point 2: (3,2)(3, -2)
  2. Apply the slope formula: slope=2230=43\text{slope} = \frac{-2 - 2}{3 - 0} = \frac{-4}{3}

So, the slope of the line is 43\boxed{-\frac{4}{3}}.

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Related Questions:

  1. What does the slope of a line represent geometrically?
  2. How does a negative slope differ from a positive slope in terms of the direction of the line?
  3. What would the slope be if the line were horizontal?
  4. How do you calculate the slope of a vertical line?
  5. Can the slope of a line be zero? Under what condition?

Tip: The slope indicates the steepness and direction of a line. A negative slope means the line slopes downward from left to right.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Linear Equations
Coordinate Geometry

Formulas

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

Theorems

Slope of a line between two points

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10