Enrichment: Finding Slope

Front

What is the scale of a map if 1 cm represents 5 km?

Back

The scale of the map is 1 cm = 5 km.

Front

If two cities are 3 cm apart on a map with a scale of 1 cm = 5 km, what is the actual distance between them?

Back

The actual distance is 15 km.

Front

What does a negative slope indicate about a line's direction?

Back

A negative slope indicates that the line falls from left to right.

Front

True or False: A negative slope rises from left to right.

Back

False.

Front

What is the formula to find the slope (m) between two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)?

Back

The formula is m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1).

Front

Find the slope of the line that passes through the points (2, 3) and (5, 9).

Back

The slope is 2.

Front

What is the slope of a horizontal line?

Back

The slope of a horizontal line is 0.

Front

What is the slope of a vertical line?

Back

The slope of a vertical line is undefined.

Front

If the slope of a line is -5/4, what does this indicate about the line's direction?

Back

The line falls from left to right.

Front

What is the slope of the line represented by the equation y = 3x + 2?

Back

The slope is 3.