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Worksheet: Finding a way to measure the steepness

Using the space provided below to compare the values of rise and run for
each staircase.
Staircase # 1

Staircase # 2

Staircase # 3

Staircase # 4

Individual Practice
Find the slope of each line.
1.

2.

3
.

On the grid provided below, construct a line that goes through given two
points. Then find the slope of the line through each pair of points.
5. (-4, 7), (-6, -4)

6. (3, -1), (5,5)

Without using a graph paper, would you be able to find the slope of a line
that goes through 2 points? If so, describe your strategy/method. Prove that
your method works for all cases by comparing answers that you obtained
from graphing and from using your method for problem 5 and 6.