Math Problem Statement

Find the slope of the line graphed below.

Solution

To find the slope of the line shown in the graph, we can identify two points on the line and use the slope formula:

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

Looking at the graph, two points on the line are approximately (3,1)(-3, -1) and (3,3)(3, 3).

Now, we can substitute these coordinates into the formula:

slope=3(1)3(3)=3+13+3=46=23\text{slope} = \frac{3 - (-1)}{3 - (-3)} = \frac{3 + 1}{3 + 3} = \frac{4}{6} = \frac{2}{3}

So, the slope of the line is 23\frac{2}{3}.

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Here are five related questions you might find helpful:

  1. What is the general formula for calculating the slope between two points?
  2. How can you determine if a line has a positive or negative slope just by looking at its graph?
  3. What does it mean if the slope of a line is zero?
  4. How does the slope affect the steepness of a line?
  5. Can two lines with different slopes be parallel?

Tip: Remember, the slope tells you how much the line rises (or falls) vertically for each unit it moves horizontally. A larger slope means a steeper line!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Linear Equations
Slope of a Line

Formulas

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

Theorems

Slope of a Line

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9