Math Problem Statement

Find the slop of the line

Find the slope of the line shown below.

Solution

To find the slope of the line shown in the image, we need to use the slope formula:

slope=ΔyΔx=y2y1x2x1\text{slope} = \frac{\Delta y}{\Delta x} = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1}

Looking at two points on the line:

  • One point is at (-3, 0).
  • Another point is at (3, -4).

Now, using the formula: slope=403(3)=43+3=46=23\text{slope} = \frac{-4 - 0}{3 - (-3)} = \frac{-4}{3 + 3} = \frac{-4}{6} = -\frac{2}{3}

So, the slope of the line is 23-\frac{2}{3}.

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Related Questions:

  1. How do you calculate the slope if the points are not exact?
  2. What does a negative slope indicate about a line's direction?
  3. Can the slope be positive, and if so, what would it look like?
  4. What happens if two points are vertically aligned? What is the slope?
  5. How does the slope affect the steepness of a line?

Tip:

Remember, the slope tells you how steep the line is and the direction (upward or downward) depending on its sign.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Slope of a Line

Formulas

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

Theorems

The slope of a line is the ratio of the vertical change (rise) to the horizontal change (run) between two points on the line.

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10