Math Problem Statement

What is the slope of this line? Simplify your answer and write it as a proper fraction, improper fraction, or integer.

Solution

To find the slope of the line shown on the graph, let's follow these steps:

  1. Identify two clear points on the line. By examining the graph, we can see two points where the line intersects the grid:

    • Point 1: (8,6)(-8, -6)
    • Point 2: (4,4)(4, 4)
  2. Apply the slope formula: The slope mm is calculated using the formula: m=y2y1x2x1m = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1} where (x1,y1)(x_1, y_1) and (x2,y2)(x_2, y_2) are the coordinates of the two points.

  3. Substitute the values: m=4(6)4(8)=4+64+8=1012m = \frac{4 - (-6)}{4 - (-8)} = \frac{4 + 6}{4 + 8} = \frac{10}{12}

  4. Simplify the fraction: m=1012=56m = \frac{10}{12} = \frac{5}{6}

So, the slope of the line is 56\frac{5}{6}.

Would you like further details on any part of this process?

Here are some related questions to deepen your understanding:

  1. How do you find the slope if the points are closer together?
  2. What does a positive slope signify about the direction of the line?
  3. How would the slope change if the line were steeper?
  4. How can we determine the y-intercept of this line?
  5. Can the slope be a negative value, and what does that indicate?

Tip: Remember that slope describes the "rise over run," or how much the line goes up (or down) for each unit it goes to the right.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Slope
Coordinate Geometry

Formulas

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

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9