Read the questions carefully and choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper. 1. The steepness of the line also commonly known as rise over run is called A. linear equation B. linear function C. linear inequality D. slope 2. Which formula is used in finding the slope if two points of a line is given? A. m = X2-X1 B. m = Y2-x1 X2-1 C. m = x2-x1 32-y1 D. m y-x1 3. Which of the following statements DOES NOT describe a slope? A. It can be found using a graph. B. It can be determined using a point. C. It is referred to as the rise over run. D. It describes the steepness of a line. 4. When can a slope of a line be equal to zero? A. When the values of x vary. B. When the values of y vary. C. When the values of x are constant. D. When the values of y are constant. 5. When can a slope become undefined? A. When the values of x vary. B. When the values of y vary. C. When the values of x are constant. D. When the values of y are constant. 6. What is the slope of a line that has coordinates (5, 18) and (5,-12)? A. 0 B. 1 C. undefined D. negative
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Slope is the mathematical term for the steepness of a line. It's calculated as the ratio of the vertical change (rise) to the horizontal change (run). 2. Which formula is used in finding the slope if two points of a line is given? - C. m = (x2 - x1) / (y2 - y1) [3][6][8][9]
