Slope and Similar Triangles

Front

What is the definition of slope in a triangle?

Back

The slope of a line is a measure of its steepness, calculated as the rise (vertical change) over the run (horizontal change).

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Front

How do you calculate the slope of a line given two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)?

Back

Slope (m) = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1).

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Front

What is the slope of a line that rises 3 units for every 1 unit it runs?

Back

The slope is 3.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Front

If a line has a slope of 0.5, what does this indicate about its steepness?

Back

The line rises 0.5 units for every 1 unit it runs, indicating a gentle slope.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Front

What does it mean for two triangles to be similar?

Back

Two triangles are similar if their corresponding angles are equal and their corresponding sides are in proportion.

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

CCSS.HSG.CO.B.6

Front

If triangle ABC has a slope of 3, what can you infer about the angle of elevation?

Back

A slope of 3 indicates a steep angle of elevation.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

Front

What is the slope of a horizontal line?

Back

The slope of a horizontal line is 0.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Front

What is the slope of a vertical line?

Back

The slope of a vertical line is undefined.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Front

If triangle DEF has a slope of 1, what does this tell you about the angle?

Back

A slope of 1 indicates a 45-degree angle of elevation.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

Front

How can you determine if two triangles are similar using their slopes?

Back

If the slopes of corresponding sides are equal, the triangles are similar.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6