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:
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:
- Point 2:
Now, using these points in the slope formula:
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:
- How would the slope change if the line was steeper or flatter?
- What does a positive slope represent compared to a negative slope?
- How do you find the equation of a line once you know the slope and a point?
- How does the slope relate to the angle a line makes with the x-axis?
- 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