Slope from a Graph
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Objective
I can determine the slope of a line from a graph.
Part 1 of 4
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Part 2 of 4
Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
The slope of a line tells us how steep the line is.
- 2
Slope is equal to the change in y over the change in x.
- 3
When finding slope from a graph, any two points on the line can be used as long as you are consistent with your calculations.
Part 3 of 4
Practice
3 questions
What does the slope of a line tell you?
What is the formula for calculating slope using two points on a graph?
Part 4 of 4
Exit ticket
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“Determine the slope of the line graphed below. The line passes through the points (-2, -1) and (1, 5). Show your work.”
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