Finding Slope from Graphs and Points
Grade 10th Grade · Math · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can find the slope of a line from its graph and from two given points.
Warm-Up Video
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Ex 1: Determine the Slope a Line Given Two Points on a Line
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
The slope of a line is the ratio of the vertical change to the horizontal change, which can be found using the formula m = (y₂ - y₁) / (x₂ - x₁).
- 2
When calculating slope, remember that subtracting a negative number is the same as adding a positive number, and the resulting fraction should always be simplified.
- 3
If the slope of a line is positive, the line moves uphill from left to right; if the slope is negative, the line moves downhill from left to right.
Practice Questions
10 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Find the slope of the line that passes through the points (-4, 6) and (8, -2). Show all steps.”
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