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### Understanding the Slope of a Line

#### Problem Statement
Find the slope of the line shown on the graph to the right.

#### Input Box
The slope of the line is [ ]  
(Type an integer or a simplified fraction.)

#### Instructions
Enter your answer in the answer box and then click Check Answer.

#### Diagram Description
The graph provided shows a straight line sloping upwards from left to right. The grid is labeled with the X-axis ranging from -10 to 10 and the Y-axis ranging from -10 to 10. The line intersects the graph at specific points. The exact coordinates of the intersection points are not labeled but can be visually estimated as they cross through the grid intersections.

- **X-Axis**: Horizontal axis marked from -10 to 10.
- **Y-Axis**: Vertical axis marked from -10 to 10.
- **Line**: Slopes upward from the lower left to the upper right, indicating a positive slope.

#### How to Find the Slope
To determine the slope (**m**) of the line:

1. **Identify two points on the line**: Choose any two points through which the line passes directly on the graph.

2. **Use the slope formula**: 
   \[
   m = \frac{{y_2 - y_1}}{{x_2 - x_1}}
   \]
   Where \( (x_1, y_1) \) and \( (x_2, y_2) \) are the coordinates of the two points.

3. **Simplify your answer**: Express the slope as an integer or a simplified fraction.

### Example
Suppose we select points (2, 3) and (4, 7):
1. The coordinates are \( (x_1, y_1) = (2, 3) \) and \( (x_2, y_2) = (4, 7) \).
2. Substitute into the formula:
   \[
   m = \frac{{7 - 3}}{{4 - 2}} = \frac{4}{2} = 2
   \]
Therefore, the slope of the line is 2.

By following these steps, you can determine the slope of the line shown in the diagram.
Transcribed Image Text:### Understanding the Slope of a Line #### Problem Statement Find the slope of the line shown on the graph to the right. #### Input Box The slope of the line is [ ] (Type an integer or a simplified fraction.) #### Instructions Enter your answer in the answer box and then click Check Answer. #### Diagram Description The graph provided shows a straight line sloping upwards from left to right. The grid is labeled with the X-axis ranging from -10 to 10 and the Y-axis ranging from -10 to 10. The line intersects the graph at specific points. The exact coordinates of the intersection points are not labeled but can be visually estimated as they cross through the grid intersections. - **X-Axis**: Horizontal axis marked from -10 to 10. - **Y-Axis**: Vertical axis marked from -10 to 10. - **Line**: Slopes upward from the lower left to the upper right, indicating a positive slope. #### How to Find the Slope To determine the slope (**m**) of the line: 1. **Identify two points on the line**: Choose any two points through which the line passes directly on the graph. 2. **Use the slope formula**: \[ m = \frac{{y_2 - y_1}}{{x_2 - x_1}} \] Where \( (x_1, y_1) \) and \( (x_2, y_2) \) are the coordinates of the two points. 3. **Simplify your answer**: Express the slope as an integer or a simplified fraction. ### Example Suppose we select points (2, 3) and (4, 7): 1. The coordinates are \( (x_1, y_1) = (2, 3) \) and \( (x_2, y_2) = (4, 7) \). 2. Substitute into the formula: \[ m = \frac{{7 - 3}}{{4 - 2}} = \frac{4}{2} = 2 \] Therefore, the slope of the line is 2. By following these steps, you can determine the slope of the line shown in the diagram.
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