Math Problem Statement

What is the slope of this line?

Solution

To find the slope of the line given in the graph, we can use the formula for slope, which is:

slope=y2y1x2x1\text{slope} = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1}

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. From the graph, we can see that the two points on the line are (2,1)(2, -1) and (4,5)(4, 5).

  2. Let (x1,y1)=(2,1)(x_1, y_1) = (2, -1) and (x2,y2)=(4,5)(x_2, y_2) = (4, 5).

  3. Plug these values into the slope formula:

    slope=5(1)42=5+12=62=3\text{slope} = \frac{5 - (-1)}{4 - 2} = \frac{5 + 1}{2} = \frac{6}{2} = 3

Answer:

The slope of the line is 33.

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions to explore further:

  1. How would the slope change if the two points were closer together?
  2. What is the significance of a positive vs. a negative slope?
  3. How would you find the slope if given an equation rather than a graph?
  4. How can the concept of slope be applied to real-world situations like determining speed?
  5. What does a slope of zero indicate about the line?

Tip: Always choose points on the graph where the line crosses grid points exactly to avoid calculation errors.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Linear Equations
Slope

Formulas

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

Theorems

Slope of a Line

Suitable Grade Level

Grade 8