Slope of Line
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Concepts covered in this guided practice Activity
Interpret slope as a rate of change
Determine the meaning of slope and y-intercept in a given situation
Graph equations of the y=mx + b
1. Calculate the slope of line A
2. Calculate the slope of line B
3. Calculate the slope of line C
4. Calculate the slope of line D
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Answer Key
3. Slope =Rise/Run=4/4=1
4. Slope=Rise/Run=0/4=0
5. Slope equals 4/4=1
Here is the graph
6. Slope = 4/-2= -2
Here is the graph
A
B
C
D
5. Graph the equation y= 1x +1 and tell whether it is linear.
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Video Answer to question 5
6. Graph the equation y= -2x +2 and tell whether it is linear.
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Calculate the Slope of a Line
Guided Practice
Video answer showing graphing using a T-Table for the question y=1x+1
Video answer showing graphing using x and y intercepts
Additional Links Slope of Line
Video Answer to question 6
