Math Problem Statement

Find the slope of the line graphed below.

Solution

To find the slope of the line shown in the graph, we can use the formula for the slope of a line between two points:

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

From the graph, we can identify two points on the line:

  1. (4,2)(-4, -2)
  2. (4,4)(4, 4)

Now, substituting these coordinates into the slope formula: m=4(2)4(4)m = \frac{4 - (-2)}{4 - (-4)} m=4+24+4m = \frac{4 + 2}{4 + 4} m=68=34m = \frac{6}{8} = \frac{3}{4}

So, the slope of the line is: 34\boxed{\frac{3}{4}}

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5 Related Questions:

  1. How do you find the slope if the two points have the same x-coordinate?
  2. What does the slope of a line represent in real-life contexts?
  3. How can you tell if a line has a positive or negative slope by looking at a graph?
  4. What is the slope of a horizontal or vertical line?
  5. How can you write the equation of a line given its slope and one point?

Tip:

To quickly estimate the slope from a graph, count the "rise" (vertical change) and the "run" (horizontal change) between two points on the line!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Graphing Linear Equations
Slope of a Line

Formulas

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

Theorems

Coordinate Geometry

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9