Math Problem Statement

Find the slope of the line graphed below.

Solution

To find the slope of the line graphed, we can use the slope formula:

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

From the graph, we can identify two points where the line crosses the grid:

  • Point 1: (4,2)(-4, 2)
  • Point 2: (2,3)(2, -3)

Now, let's calculate the slope mm:

m=322(4)=56=56m = \frac{{-3 - 2}}{{2 - (-4)}} = \frac{{-5}}{{6}} = -\frac{5}{6}

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

Would you like further details on this process? Here are some related questions:

  1. How do you interpret the slope of a line in terms of steepness and direction?
  2. What is the slope of a horizontal line?
  3. How do you determine the slope if given two points algebraically?
  4. Can you explain what a negative slope means in a real-world context?
  5. How does changing one of the points affect the slope?

Tip: The slope tells you how much the line rises or falls for every unit increase in the x-direction.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Slope
Coordinate Geometry

Formulas

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

Theorems

Slope Theorem (defines the rate of change between two points)

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10