Math Problem Statement

Draw a line representing the 'rise' and a line representing the 'run' of the line. State the slope of the line in simplest form.

Solution

Looking at the image, we can see a line plotted on a graph. The instructions ask for the "rise" and "run" of the line, which are used to determine the slope.

Steps to find the slope:

  1. Identify two points on the line: The line intersects the grid at two clear points: (-9, 0) and (0, 6).

  2. Calculate the rise: The "rise" is the change in the y-values between these two points.

    • The y-value at point (0, 6) is 6.
    • The y-value at point (-9, 0) is 0.
    • So, the rise = 6 - 0 = 6.
  3. Calculate the run: The "run" is the change in the x-values between the two points.

    • The x-value at point (0, 6) is 0.
    • The x-value at point (-9, 0) is -9.
    • So, the run = 0 - (-9) = 9.
  4. Determine the slope: The slope (m) is the ratio of the rise to the run.

    • Slope = rise / run = 6 / 9.
    • Simplifying this fraction, we get slope = 2/3.

Final Answer:

The slope of the line is 2/3 in simplest form.

Would you like further details or have any other questions?

Here are 5 related questions you can explore:

  1. What happens to the slope if the line moves upward but the rise remains the same?
  2. How do you determine if a line has a positive or negative slope?
  3. What is the slope of a horizontal line?
  4. How can you graph a line if you're only given the slope?
  5. What is the difference between slope-intercept form and point-slope form of a line?

Tip: The slope can be interpreted as the steepness of a line, where a higher value indicates a steeper incline.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Slope
Linear Equations
Coordinate Geometry

Formulas

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

Theorems

Slope-Intercept Formula

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9