Slope - Proportional Relationships
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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 (rise/run).
Tags
CCSS.8.EE.B.5
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you calculate the slope from 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
What does a positive slope indicate about a line?
Back
A positive slope indicates that as the x-value increases, the y-value also increases, meaning the line rises from left to right.
Tags
CCSS.8.EE.B.5
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does a negative slope indicate about a line?
Back
A negative slope indicates that as the x-value increases, the y-value decreases, meaning the line falls from left to right.
Tags
CCSS.8.EE.B.5
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a unit rate?
Back
A unit rate is a comparison of two different quantities when they are combined together. It is often expressed as a quantity per one unit of another quantity.
Tags
CCSS.6.RP.A.1
CCSS.6.RP.A.2
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How is slope related to unit rate?
Back
The slope of a line in a graph represents the unit rate of change between the two variables represented on the axes.
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, indicating no change in the y-value as the x-value changes.
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CCSS.8.EE.B.5
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