Math Problem Statement

What is the slope of this line?

Solution

To find the slope of the line in the image, we can use the "rise over run" method. The slope mm of a line is calculated using the formula:

m=ΔyΔxm = \frac{{\Delta y}}{{\Delta x}}

From the graph, we can identify two clear points that the line passes through:

  1. (5,5)(-5, -5)
  2. (5,5)(5, 5)

Using these two points, the change in yy (the "rise") and the change in xx (the "run") are:

Δy=5(5)=10\Delta y = 5 - (-5) = 10 Δx=5(5)=10\Delta x = 5 - (-5) = 10

So, the slope mm is:

m=1010=1m = \frac{10}{10} = 1

Thus, the slope of the line is 1.

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Related Questions:

  1. What is the equation of the line given its slope and points?
  2. How do you determine the y-intercept of this line?
  3. Can you find the slope if the line was steeper or shallower?
  4. How would the slope change if the line was inverted (flipped)?
  5. What happens to the slope when a line is vertical or horizontal?

Tip:

When analyzing slopes, a positive slope means the line rises as it moves to the right, while a negative slope means the line falls as it moves to the right.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Linear Equations
Coordinate Geometry

Formulas

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

Theorems

The slope of a line measures its steepness and direction

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9