Math Problem Statement

What is the slope of this line?

Solution

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

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

Here, the points given on the line are (2,4)(2, 4) and (6,6)(6, 6), where:

  • (x1,y1)=(2,4)(x_1, y_1) = (2, 4)
  • (x2,y2)=(6,6)(x_2, y_2) = (6, 6)

Substituting these into the slope formula:

m=6462=24=12m = \frac{{6 - 4}}{{6 - 2}} = \frac{2}{4} = \frac{1}{2}

Thus, the slope of the line is 12\frac{1}{2}.

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Here are 5 follow-up questions:

  1. How do we interpret the slope 12\frac{1}{2} in terms of rise and run?
  2. What is the equation of the line in slope-intercept form?
  3. How would the line change if the slope were negative?
  4. What does a slope of 0 indicate about the direction of a line?
  5. How do we find the y-intercept from this graph?

Tip: The slope of a line indicates the steepness and direction. A positive slope means the line rises as it moves from left to right, and a negative slope means it falls.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Linear Equations
Graphing

Formulas

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

Theorems

Slope of a Line Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8