Slope from a Graph with Positive and Negative Slope

Find the slope of the line through (6,1) and (8,7).

• 3

• -3

Write the slope-intercept form of the equation from the graph.

• y=-4x-3

• y=-2x+3

• y=2x-3

• y=-2x-3

Identify the type of slope.

• Positive

• Negative

• Zero

• Undefined

Identify the type of slope.

• Positive

• Negative

• Zero

• Undefined

Calculate the slope of the line.

• 2

Calculate the slope of the line.

• -6

• 1

• -1

• 6

Calculate the slope from the table.

• -2

• 2

Calculate the slope from the table.

• 4

• -4

Wesley and Jane both earn money mowing lawns in the summer, and wanted to keep track of their earnings. Wesley tracked his earnings with a graph, while Jane tracked her earnings in a table. Who was earning money at a faster rate? How much more per lawn does that person earn?

• Wesley; $8 more per lawn

• Jane; $8 more per lawn

• Wesley; $30 more per lawn

• Jane; $30 more per lawn

Use the similar slope triangles to determine the slope of the line.

• 2/3

• 3/2

• -2/3

• -3/2