Slope from a Graph
Grade 8th Grade · Math · 15 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can determine the slope of a line from a graph.
Warm-Up Video
Khan Academy · 4:40
Finding the slope of a line from its graph | Algebra I | Khan Academy
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
The slope of a line tells us how steep the line is.
- 2
Slope is equal to the change in y over the change in x.
- 3
When finding slope from a graph, any two points on the line can be used as long as you are consistent with your calculations.
Practice Questions
3 questions · Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Determine the slope of the line graphed below. The line passes through the points (-2, -1) and (1, 5). Show your work.”
Teacher Guide
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