Math Problem Statement

What is the slope of the line passing through the points (-6, 0) and (-3, -3)?

Solution

The image shows a graph with a line passing through the points (6,0)(-6, 0) and (3,3)(-3, -3). We need to find the slope of the line that connects these two points.

The formula for the slope mm of a line between two points (x1,y1)(x_1, y_1) and (x2,y2)(x_2, y_2) is:

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

Here, the points are:

  • (6,0)(-6, 0) which gives x1=6x_1 = -6, y1=0y_1 = 0
  • (3,3)(-3, -3) which gives x2=3x_2 = -3, y2=3y_2 = -3

Substitute these values into the slope formula:

m=303(6)=33+6=33=1m = \frac{-3 - 0}{-3 - (-6)} = \frac{-3}{-3 + 6} = \frac{-3}{3} = -1

So, the slope of the line is 1-1.

Would you like further clarification or details on any part of the process?

Here are some related questions:

  1. How do you interpret slope in terms of rise and run?
  2. What does a slope of 1-1 mean in terms of the steepness of the line?
  3. Can a vertical line have a slope?
  4. How would you find the slope if the points were reversed?
  5. What is the slope of a horizontal line?

Tip: The slope indicates how much the yy-coordinate changes for every unit change in the xx-coordinate.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Slope of a line
Coordinate Geometry

Formulas

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

Theorems

Coordinate Geometry Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9