Find the slope of each line in the graph. (HINT: Label your x1,y1,x2,y2 on the line). You must show the slope formula with numbers. 4-2 0 -2 Slope of line a Slope of line b

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### Finding the Slope of a Line

#### Instructions:
Find the slope of each line in the graph. **Hint:** Label your \( x_1, y_1, x_2, y_2 \) on the line. You must show the slope formula with numbers.

#### Explanation of the Graph:
The graph displays two lines, labeled \( a \) and \( b \). The x-axis ranges from -4 to 4, and the y-axis ranges from -4 to 4.

- **Line \( a \):** appears to intersect points (-4, 4) and (0, 0).
- **Line \( b \):** appears to intersect points (-4, -1) and (4, 2).

#### Slope Calculation:
To find the slope of a line, use the formula:

\[ \text{slope} (m) = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1} \]

**Slope of line \( a \):**

1. Choose two points on the line \( a \), for example, \((-4, 4)\) and \((0, 0)\).
2. Substitute into the formula:  
   \[ m = \frac{0 - 4}{0 - (-4)} = \frac{-4}{4} = -1 \]

**Slope of line \( b \):**

1. Choose two points on the line \( b \), for example, \((-4, -1)\) and \((4, 2)\).
2. Substitute into the formula:  
   \[ m = \frac{2 - (-1)}{4 - (-4)} = \frac{3}{8} \]

#### Summary:
- **Slope of line \( a \):** \( -1 \)
- **Slope of line \( b \):** \( \frac{3}{8} \)
Transcribed Image Text:### Finding the Slope of a Line #### Instructions: Find the slope of each line in the graph. **Hint:** Label your \( x_1, y_1, x_2, y_2 \) on the line. You must show the slope formula with numbers. #### Explanation of the Graph: The graph displays two lines, labeled \( a \) and \( b \). The x-axis ranges from -4 to 4, and the y-axis ranges from -4 to 4. - **Line \( a \):** appears to intersect points (-4, 4) and (0, 0). - **Line \( b \):** appears to intersect points (-4, -1) and (4, 2). #### Slope Calculation: To find the slope of a line, use the formula: \[ \text{slope} (m) = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1} \] **Slope of line \( a \):** 1. Choose two points on the line \( a \), for example, \((-4, 4)\) and \((0, 0)\). 2. Substitute into the formula: \[ m = \frac{0 - 4}{0 - (-4)} = \frac{-4}{4} = -1 \] **Slope of line \( b \):** 1. Choose two points on the line \( b \), for example, \((-4, -1)\) and \((4, 2)\). 2. Substitute into the formula: \[ m = \frac{2 - (-1)}{4 - (-4)} = \frac{3}{8} \] #### Summary: - **Slope of line \( a \):** \( -1 \) - **Slope of line \( b \):** \( \frac{3}{8} \)
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