Finding Slope from Two Points Worksheet Download
This math worksheet practices finding slope from two points: subtract the y-coordinates, subtract the x-coordinates in the same order, and divide. For (2, 5) and (6, 13) the slope is (13 - 5) / (6 - 2) = 8/4 = 2. Problems include negative coordinates, negative slopes and fraction slopes to write in simplest form, and the answer key shows the working.
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Finding Slope from Two Points
Each worksheet has 12 pairs of points. Students find the slope of the line through each pair, with negative coordinates, negative slopes and fractions.
About this worksheet
Each worksheet has 12 pairs of points. Students find the slope of the line through each pair, with negative coordinates, negative slopes and fractions.
Student objectives
- Find slope as the change in y divided by the change in x
- Subtract the coordinates of the two points in the same order
- Simplify a fraction slope and keep its sign
Everyday practice
- Finding how steep a ramp is from two measured points
- Working out a rate of change from two readings
- Comparing how fast two things grow from data points