Math Problem Statement

Find the slope of the line of the graph below. Use Screen 9 in Desmos to check your answer.

Solution

To find the slope of the line shown in the graph, we can use the formula for slope:

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

We need two points on the line to apply this formula. From the graph, it looks like two points that the line passes through are approximately:

  • Point 1: (0,3)(0, 3)
  • Point 2: (3,0)(3, 0)

Now, using these points in the slope formula:

slope=0330=33=1\text{slope} = \frac{0 - 3}{3 - 0} = \frac{-3}{3} = -1

Therefore, the slope of the line is -1.

Would you like further explanation, or do you have any other questions? Here are five related questions to explore:

  1. How would the slope change if the line was steeper or flatter?
  2. What does a positive slope represent compared to a negative slope?
  3. How do you find the equation of a line once you know the slope and a point?
  4. How does the slope relate to the angle a line makes with the x-axis?
  5. How can you determine the slope of a vertical or horizontal line?

Tip: A negative slope means the line is decreasing as you move from left to right on the graph.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Coordinate Geometry
Slopes of Lines

Formulas

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

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9