Slopey Slope
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Mathematics
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8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the slope of a line?
Back
The slope of a line is a measure of its steepness, usually represented as 'm'. It is calculated as the change in the y-coordinate divided by the change in the x-coordinate between two points on the line.
Tags
CCSS.8.EE.B.5
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you calculate the slope between two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)?
Back
The slope (m) is calculated using the formula: m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1).
Tags
CCSS.8.EE.B.5
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Find the slope of the line that passes through the points (10, 1) and (5, 2).
Back
The slope is -1/5.
Tags
CCSS.8.EE.B.5
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Find the slope of the line that passes through the points (3, 4) and (7, 2).
Back
The slope is -1/2.
Tags
CCSS.8.EE.B.5
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does a positive slope indicate about a line?
Back
A positive slope indicates that as the x-coordinate increases, the y-coordinate also increases, meaning the line rises from left to right.
Tags
CCSS.8.EE.B.5
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does a negative slope indicate about a line?
Back
A negative slope indicates that as the x-coordinate increases, the y-coordinate decreases, meaning the line falls from left to right.
Tags
CCSS.8.EE.B.5
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the slope of a horizontal line?
Back
The slope of a horizontal line is 0, as there is no change in the y-coordinate regardless of the change in the x-coordinate.
Tags
CCSS.8.EE.B.5
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