This math topic focuses on calculating the slope of various scenarios illustrated through images, using the slope formula (rise over run). It provides multiple-choice questions where the slope must be determined from given visual representations like roofs, slides, and hills. Each question offers several responses, including both correct and incorrect slope calculations expressed in different forms, such as fractions and multiplications. This learner-friendly topic is aimed at introducing and practicing the basic concept of slope calculation at an introductory level.

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Slope of a Concept Picture from Rise and Run - As Equation Worksheet

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Slope of a Concept Picture from Rise and Run - As Equation
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An svg image showing a math problem
How would you calculate the slope of the hill given that slope is rise/run?
a A LaTex expression showing 3 times 8
b A LaTex expression showing 8 + 3 over 8 - 3
c A LaTex expression showing 8 over 3
d A LaTex expression showing 3 over 8 + 3
e A LaTex expression showing -3 times 8
2
An svg image showing a math problem
How would you calculate the slope of the ski jump given that slope is rise/run?
a A LaTex expression showing 6 times 1
b A LaTex expression showing 1 over 6
c A LaTex expression showing 6 over 1
d A LaTex expression showing -6 times 1
3
An svg image showing a math problem
How would you calculate the slope of the hill given that slope is rise/run?
a A LaTex expression showing 10 over 9
b A LaTex expression showing 9 over 10
c A LaTex expression showing 9 over 10 + 9
4
An svg image showing a math problem
How would you calculate the slope of the ski jump given that slope is rise/run?
a A LaTex expression showing -10 over 6
b A LaTex expression showing 6 over 10
c A LaTex expression showing -6 over 10
d A LaTex expression showing 6 times 10
5
An svg image showing a math problem
How would you calculate the slope of the slide given that slope is rise/run?
a A LaTex expression showing 1 + 5 over 1 - 5
b A LaTex expression showing 5 over 1
c A LaTex expression showing 1 over 5
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An svg image showing a math problem
How would you calculate the slope of the slide given that slope is rise/run?
a A LaTex expression showing 3 over 9
b A LaTex expression showing 3 + 9 over 3 - 9
c A LaTex expression showing 3 times 9
d A LaTex expression showing -3 over 9
e A LaTex expression showing 3 over -9
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An svg image showing a math problem
How would you calculate the slope of the slide given that slope is rise/run?
a A LaTex expression showing -9 times 7
b A LaTex expression showing 9 times 7
c A LaTex expression showing 7 times 9
d A LaTex expression showing 7 over 9
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An svg image showing a math problem
How would you calculate the slope of the slide given that slope is rise/run?
a A LaTex expression showing -2 over 6
b A LaTex expression showing -6 over 2
c A LaTex expression showing 6 over 2
d A LaTex expression showing 2 over 6