The Slope Formula

Worksheet by Kathryn San Gabriel

Subjects: Math
Grades: 7
Language: ENG
Assignments: 53 classrooms used this worksheet

Calculate slope like a pro! This worksheet uses graphs to teach the slope formula.

Use this graph to answer the questions below. Look at the point on the left. (The one on the y-axis.) The coordinates of this point are ( 0 , 3 ) Look at the point on the right. The coordinates of this point are ( 3 , 1 ) Fill in the punnet square. x y 1 2 0 3 3 1 y2 = 1y1 = 3x2 = 3x1 = 0 y2 - y1 = -2x2 - x1 = 3 The slope of the line pictured is

slope linear equations coordinate geometry

Educational Standards

CCSS CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.8.EE.B.6 CCSS CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.7.RP.A.2.c

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