Question

finding slope guided notes & practice
practice #1:
identify the types of slopes in the following graphs:
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
8)

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze Graph 1 slope

Line rises right: positive slope.

Step2: Analyze Graph 2 slope

Line falls right: negative slope.

Step3: Analyze Graph 3 slope

Line rises right, shallow: positive slope.

Step4: Analyze Graph 4 slope

Line falls right: negative slope.

Step5: Analyze Graph 5 slope

Horizontal line: zero slope.

Step6: Analyze Graph 6 slope

Line rises steeply right: positive slope.

Step7: Analyze Graph 7 slope

Line falls steeply right: negative slope.

Step8: Analyze Graph 8 slope

Vertical line: undefined slope.

Answer:

1. Positive Slope
2. Negative Slope
3. Positive Slope
4. Negative Slope
5. Zero Slope
6. Positive Slope
7. Negative Slope
8. Undefined Slope